Today marks a sad anniversary for me: my precious father passed away on this date in ’08. I miss him everyday. I wish I could dial the phone and hear his voice, his dumb jokes and his wise and experienced counsel. I wish I could drive the Danville and sit across the table from him and visit and laugh and cry. And I am heartbroken over the opportunities I had to do those very things prior to 2008 and failed to take advantage of them.
However, as sad as this day is in many (selfish) ways, I celebrate his passing and the resultant joinder he is experiencing with his Lord and Savior. In so many and important ways, he’s the fortunate one. His struggle is over. His pain – both physical and emotional – are gone. His joy is complete.
I love my Dad.
May 5, 2010
de
4 responses to “Still Missed”
Eric
May 5th, 2010 at 07:50
Good Morning Dan – Thinking of you today! I can’t imagine all that your dad is experiencing. Love you brother! Eric
de
May 5th, 2010 at 07:54
Thank you, Eric. What a void his passing has created. But what a joy to consider his endless and timeless time there with Jesus. oh, what a glorious day that will be, to see Jesus face to face.
I love you, too. Thanks for being part of my life.
Joy
May 5th, 2010 at 10:36
Jealous still for those of you who knew him.
Elated that one day I will too!
Ken Steele
May 5th, 2010 at 12:29
Dan, I enjoyed reading your tribute to a great man. I am so glad that I got to know him and was able to spend time with him several years back. He was a unique individual! It really is hard to realize that he is gone but happy (as you said) for his reward in Heaven. I’ll keep you in my prayers, especially today.