Today I write my Thankful Thursday post in remembrance of my father; is a bitter-sweet day. My dad would have celebrated his 75 birthday today. He has been with the Lord for the past 22 years though. He was only 53 years old when he passed away from cancer. Some would think that I should have gotten over his passing. To tell you the truth, I am not. I miss talking to him. I miss getting his advice on so many things. Even though I am myself now in my 50’s, I still miss him. The picture was taking the year my son was born and my dad was so happy to be a first-time grandfather.
So, today, I am thankful for my earthly father. He has shared his wisdom with me. He taught me what is right and what is wrong. And that the Lord is faithful, not matter where we are in our life. I am looking forward to see my dad again in heaven. Maybe than he can tell me the things I missed in my life. But then again, we might be just celebrating being in the presence of the Lord 🙂 .
What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving a link to your thankful Thursday post below.
Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Honor your father and mother; you never know how long you have them this side of heaven.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
(Ephesians 6:1-4 ESV)
Love & peace,
Iris
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I am so sorry for your loss, no matter how many years have passed, but so glad you had such a wonderful dad and have so many great memories of him.
Hugs to you Iris! My dad passed away 7 years ago and your post resonates with me! I miss him so much. It hurts less than it did, but I still have moments where I wonder what it’d be like to see him interact with my children (Mason was two when he passed away and Molly wasn’t born yet). I’m grateful for the 27 years I had with him on Earth and look forward to seeing him again one day in Heaven.
Thank you for this lovely tribute to your father and for hosting, and God bless. Today I am especially thankful for God’s faithfulness.
What a sweet remembrance to your Dad.