Dad and Family gfincher on 14 Feb 2009 12:33 am
Daddy
What a poignant word that is. We’re told to call God, Abba, which we are also told is similar to the English “Daddy”. A term of endearment; of deep intimacy.
A year ago today, February 14, 2008; my Daddy left the bonds of this earth to dwell eternally with God. I don’t doubt that at all – I understand it deep within my heart & soul. And, because of that truth, I will see Daddy again someday.
Daddy loved my Momma & his four children dearly. He worked hard all his life to care & provide for us. He took us to church and he took us fishing. They both were as much a natural part of who he was as was his ready wit & even temper.
I miss Daddy and my eyes still quickly fill with tears when I write or think about him. I miss talking to him, his hugs, the feel of his rough face against mine. I miss his smile, his laugh, the way he so readily told us he loved us. I miss holding his hand & I miss praying with him. I miss that I can’t pick up the phone & hear his voice. I miss my Daddy.
But I have an Abba, a God who knows my loss, a God who promises me and Mom & my brother and sisters & my wife & my children that we will all be reunited with Daddy and Daddy Ed & Dean one day. And that reunion will be glorious! And with that vision, I can say with the Apostle Paul – “Maranatha” – or “Lord, Come!”
on 15 Feb 2009 at 2:07 pm # David
I hear you brother and I hear you loss too. We both know you’ll see him again, when it is time. And you can share the hugs, the whiskers and the smiles again.
David
on 27 Feb 2009 at 11:01 pm # Jan Fincher
You’re an “unforgettable” dad, just like your dad and mine. You’re the one that our children see as their example and set as their standard for a mate (well, not Will so much). Our times with the kids in the Sipsey remind me of the fishing trips with your dad. I wish my dad had been one to just hang out and spend time doing relaxing things like yours. My quality time with him was doing yard work a long side him! I wonder what our grandkids will remember us for….Lord forbid that it was watching television shows together! Let’s just hope we have grandkids while we’re still able to move around without a walker!