The Message
Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
by Star Lyn
I received a message from a friend, that started me on a path which... well keep reading and you will see. Here is her message:
"Just for one moment.... think about someone special in your life who has passed or is no longer part of your life. Someone who has touched your life and made a difference. Remind yourself and others that they are in our hearts forever."
Hi Dad! Hope you are having a wonderful time with all the racers of days gone by. I know how much you loved racing and hanging out around the fast cars, manly men and the aroma of gas and oil. It was in you veins as sure as blood.
I really miss you. I came across a letter that I wrote to you on Father's Day, 1991. Boy did I cry! I was so touched that you saved it all these years. What was amazing and quite remarkable, were the feelings I expressed 19 years ago, are still true today. You made such difference in my life sculpting my understanding of who I was, what I could become and how I could change the world, one person at a time.
You showed me, by example that I was capable of achieving great things, as long as I believed that I could. You really had no idea of the impact you had on people. Your kindness and generosity to others taught compassion and forgiveness. The pride you had in your family taught others the importance and the acceptance of differences.
How you knew just what to do, and how to make things work better was amazing. You mastered so many things and then went on to another adventure, another challenge, another experience; always learning, living life to the fullest.
You overcame such hardship and abuse while just a child and it taught you that life and family are precious and should be protected and honored. That toughness was for the body and not for the heart. You were a strong man who felt deeply and profoundly for your family and special people in your life.
The older I get, the more I recognize and appreciate the values you lived by, and the spirit that drove you. Even in death, you were brave, strong and proud. You didn't want to be a burden to your family. You wanted to set us free from our suffering, not wanting us to witness your pain and not being able to be all that you could be. In the quiet of the night, you said your good byes and slipped away into the arms of the angels. You always put us first. You were incredible!
God was delighted when you arrived at the gate, as He knew that things would be just that much better with you there. I miss you Dad and I love you so much. But I am not sad, because I know that I will see you again some day in heaven. You will wrap your big strong arms around me and welcome me to our new home. I look forward to that moment.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Thanks, Star.... I guess we are mostly getting to that age where our parents are going. Great article written with great heart! Thanks for sharing your Dad with us!Thanks for stopping by Marijo. Blessings to you always!
What a nice idea and a lovely letter to your dad.Val, I am so sorry that I missed your comment! Thank you so much for reading my letter. Today, 5/14/10, is the 8th anniversary of my Dad meeting Jesus. I stopped by to read my letter and saw what you wrote. Thanks. I also just posted, Walking on the Moon, should you be in the mood to read yet another of my stories. Blessings to you always.
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