Sunday, June 18, 2023
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Dad, as I woke this morning my first thought was to call you. It’s been 57 years that I have had you in my life and today is the first Father’s Day that I won’t hear you answer the phone with your signature warm greeting “hey hon”. We would talk about how you were doing, the news, what you and Mom were doing for the day; from the yard-work to you cutting down trees, digging stumps, putting up the fence on the back property and other random topics that would come to mind. Hearing your voice and the simplistic common everyday life things we talked about brought ease and a calmness in my life. Your physical strength was undeniable, your steadfast patience no longer encountered in today’s world, your humorous jests and laugh so missed , and the unselfish way you put family first always. You were my rock, always dependable, always gracious, easy going, big-hearted , caring and generous beyond words and so much more. I am so very blessed that God chose you to be my Dad. I think of you every day and I miss you terribly. As much as I would love to still have you here on earth with me, I willingly release my sadness to the Lord knowing that you are at peace in the glory of our heavenly Father’s kingdom on this Father’s Day. With all my love, your daughter. And Dad if there is a lake in heaven , I picture you reeling in the biggest catch!!
