Instead I feel it necessary to tell you all about a man in my life. My Dad.
I was born to a single mother. For the first years of my life, my grandfather played that critical role of male role model. However, another man entered my life when I was 7 and I had no idea then the impact he would have on me.
He started out as my pastor and my friend Ben's dad. He was the person who talked at the pulpit and greeted me, by name, in the foyer every Sunday.
When I was 10, he was the man who sat down with me and my mom to talk about the significance of baptism. A few weeks later he was the one who stood next to me in that water, prayed with me and promised he wouldn't let me drown.
That same year he was the man who comforted me and encouraged me when I lost my grandpa.
At 16 he sat with me and explained church membership. How important it is to be a member in a fellowship of believers.
He congratulated me for each of my graduations. I'm sure he was also praying for me during those transitions in life.
In my 20's he asked if he could take on the role of honorary dad to me. I jumped at the opportunity to have a dad. I realize this was just a formal technicality. He had been playing that role for a majority of my life.
He counseled N and I before we got married. He even performed part of the ceremony. He talked about the importance God placed on marriage and His role in our life together.
He prayed for me when I gave birth to a 2lb, 10 oz baby girl and almost lost my life. He sent encouragement cards and reminded me he was praying for us.
When we moved back to our hometown, he counseled N and I when our marriage was nearing an end. He prayed for us and rejoiced with us when our marriage become the strongest it's ever been.
While he may no longer be my pastor, he will always be my dad. Thank you for being such a part of my life. For your encouragement, your example, your participation in my life, your prayers and for teaching me the game of golf!
I am forever blessed by you. I can't wait for lunch again. The day always seems a little more joyous when I've been able to spend a moment with you.
I love you Dad B!
2 comments:
well it might not be a top 5 but it is still a great post! have a great weekend Kelly :)
This post is so sweet. If we had more men like this we would have a completely different world. What a great guy. I am doing well and pretty busy. I have a class coming up, and 4 projects to do this week (two are freebies for church). It is pretty much feast or fathom here. :) HOpe you are well!
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