I set my alarm this morning for an hour I never, ever see so I could see the sunrise. I wanted to greet the day by talking to my Heavenly Father and my earthly daddy. It was 18 years today my father left this life too soon and 18 years later I still feel the pain of that loss, still shed tears and still think about him everyday. A few days leading up to this anniversary I usually spend reflecting, looking at pictures, reading cards/letters and sharing stories with friends and family. It is my way of honoring him and the love he gave to me. Love was the word heavy on my heart this morning as I watched the sun push over the horizon. I began to think about my mom being alone the last 18 years. She has never been with another man, dated another man or ever really had the desire for that again in her life. There are times I have wished she could meet someone, find someone who she could share all the love she has to give again. Any time the subject is mentioned she answers me the same, Your father was the love of my life. I had 27 amazing years with him and enough memories we made to last me until The Lord calls me home. I dont desire someone else because I know I would never love them like I loved him...and vice versa. When I think of her saying that my eyes fill with tears. How many people this day and time love like that? That was how much my father loved...enough to last my mother forever. His love has been my driving force to never settle in life and especially not in love. My parents had their ups and downs, as all couples have but their love story was my real life fairytale they displayed everyday. If you know me, you have heard me say countless times, they were the greatest example of love I have ever known. I will consider myself the luckiest woman if I find half of what they shared together, with someone. I always like to challenge everyone on this day. My dad left this earth so unexpectedly. Fortunately, my mom had no regrets in their relationship. So many people have unresolved things/feelings in relationships; relationships with parents, spouses, significant others, children, siblings and friends. What if the next time you hung up the phone, walked out the door or said goodbye to that person, it was your last? Today, make those relationships right...pick up the phone, get in your car and say three life changing words, I love you. Hug a little tighter, kiss a little longer and let the words you say be ones of LOVE! It is the most powerful gift. It reaches beyond the grave and has the ability to last a lifetime. To you dad: Thank you for the love you showed to me, my mom and all who encountered you. You loved with your whole heart and the ones of us who were touched by your love are forever changed. I miss you and love you! xo
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 16:08:29 +0000
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