It was sudden. I did not expect for it to happen this soon, although you could hear the weariness in his talks, witness the pain that retched his body, or the distant look that flickered in his eyes, I always thought that this was going to be one more battle that God would allow him to win.
It didn't happen that way. On February 23, 2010, my Father slipped away quietly in the early morning at 2:18 a. m. .
When I received word, I was numb until the bile rose to my throat and the pain chipped away at my insides. The realization of his passing etched in my heart, tearing me apart.
My Dad was an humble man, yet proud. He was a gentle giant, a supporter of family and friends, and my hero. I've always been closer to my Father and even now images of him growing up sends smiles to my face.
I've lost two wonderful parents. There is nothing that will ever replace a parent.
Lord I thank you for all the wonderful years that you have allowed me to be in the presence of honorable people. Good parents that worked hard to support and raise me. Who set family values before me, and left a legacy to there children of what honor, self respect, and character can give you.
Although the pain is great, I know that in time all wounds will become scares that I carry to remember those before me.
In the Mighty Name of My Lord and Savior . . . Jesus Christ.
Amen
Although the pain is great, I know that in time all wounds will become scares that I carry to remember those before me.
In the Mighty Name of My Lord and Savior . . . Jesus Christ.
Amen
