One year ago today I sat cradling my dad in my arms on the bathroom floor. I remember thinking then, "So, this is how it ends. This is how I will say goodbye to the man to whom I owe the most." Several hours later a neurosurgeon gave us unexpected hope that dad might live after all. For the next few weeks and even months we watched my dad claw and crawl his way back to health from a stroke. Today marks one year. It is one of the greatest gifts my heavenly father has given me...more time with the man who taught me everything from how to throw a baseball to how to treat a woman to how to worship the true and living God. It has been a great year. And every year from now until dad finally sets off on his final voyage will be good. I told him today that he is now on extended warranty. It is true but who knows but you are as well. Live your life as a gift. Worship fully, give more, love all and be thankful.
Join in realizing the vision of Christ Community Chapel with Senior Pastor Joe Coffey
7 comments:
God is so incredibly gracious. Praise be to the giver of every good and perfect gift. What a great God!!!
Absolutely beautiful!
Today you would never know that ever happened, he was so wonderfully healed!
Each day is a gift from the Lord. Your tender words remind me also of the power of prayer~ I don't know if I know of any other situation that had soooo many people praying!!! Praise be to the Lord, maker of heaven and earth!!
What a gift to see the power of a loving almighty Father working in the blessing of the health of your Dad. This is a testimony of the power of prayer working through you Pastor Joe and the church family.
I found this poem awhile back from a book on the nation of India I would like to share with you in honor of your Dad.
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad
~~Author Unknown.~
Dear Pastor, I know what it is like to live on an "extended warranty." My stroke-and it was severe-occurred at the age of 31. God has allowed me the time to raise my two beautiful daughters, and I try to remember to value every day knowing it could be my last. It is so true that we should live every day, every moment, as if it will be our last, because it just may be.
That is amazing. I am so glad you shared and glad you have been able to enjoy your daughters and your daughters enjoy you.
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