Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Legacy~

The Lord called my father home early this morning in his sleep~  I am completely heartbroken because I will miss him so.....the children are heartbroken beyond measure because their papa was everything to them.  Dad developed a very high fever on Sunday evening and though I begged  him as well as mom....he said he was so ....tired and didn't want to go to the emergency room...he just wanted to rest and sleep in his own bed with my mom.  They missed each other terribly with all the trips in and out of the hospital....and so we picked him up because he was so weak and placed him in bed and and though Tom and I wanted to spend the night; he would have none of it....he wanted us home with our family for our children.  So I kissed him goodnight and told him I loved him and fluffed his pillows as I do always~  he told me he loved me....he told Tom he loved him and to be the strong man he knew he was....and told him he loved him too~ and of course Tom told him he loved him.....and we said goodnight...planning on seeing him in the morning but that was not to be~  The Lord called him home out of his suffering .....no more amputations or wounds or dialysis which he dreaded because it was so very painful.....My father is healed and whole walking again and reunited with his parents.....I grieve because I will miss him so....his crazy sense of humor...his teasing.....his voice.....his presence.  I grieve for my mother who fell in love with him at thirteen....I grieve for my children who their papa was everything to~  But his legacy of love will live forever in his children and grandchildren and generations to come....who will know the Lord because of his faithfulness....who will be kind and loving and compassionate because of the example he set for us.....who will raise strong families because family meant everything to him...and for that I am amazed and thankful for ~  My father was a man who never forgot to ask you how you were doing....because he truly cared for others.  He will forever live in my heart and I was blessed beyond measure to have him as my father and be able to be raised by a godly man.  I love you dad now and forever and one day I know I will see you again but until than know there will never be a day that passes that I will not somehow be touched by you~ and the way you influenced my life......

5 comments:

Nana's Nuggets said...

Hi! Vikki, I am so sorry for your loss, Girl, I have already been where you are at, My heart is so in grief with you and your Family. But I have found great comfort in knowing that since both of my parents left this life 11 months apart just a short time ago, is that they are both well, and safe in the arms of of Jesus! Sending my sincerest sympathy to you and your Family, I will pray for all of you, and most especilly for your Mom! May the God of Peace Rule in your Hearts. Warm Hugs and Blessings to all of You!

Angela Lambert said...

Such a heartfelt and beautiful tribute of a daughter's love for her father! Only a daughter who was raised in the love of a Godly man, husband and father and who shared such a sacred bond with him, can speak of these tender things. Precious in the sight of the Lord is a father/daughter love like this and in a world where many fathers are treated like second-class citizens anymore, this beautiful legacy is a shinning testimony of the powerful impact a loving and Godly father has on his lineage from generation to generation! Angela Lambert

Dolores said...

Oh Vikki, my heart weeps for your family. However, I know you all are taking solace in the fact that your dad is with his HEAVENLY FATHER and all of those who've gone before him .... and your dad is whole again and well..... Praise God.

Your tribute to your amazing dad is so touching! It's no wonder that you have a heart of gold and your love for God and family comes through in all you say. You were and are blessed to have Godly parents.
Big hugs to you....

Nana's Nuggets said...

Hi! Vikki, ok, haven't heard from you at all in 3 weeks, are you ok, I prayed for you this morning, just concerned when I don't hear from my regulars in a long while! Praying for you sweet sister! Blessings to you and your Family!!

Barbara said...

I am sorry for your loss, I too have lost my dad and mom, and this was a good tribute to their Godly raising of their children, glad I found your blog, I came over from nana's nuggets, and am glad, have a very blessed day, I will add you as one of my favorites too, so I can find my way back, Will follow,
God bless you my new friend, Barbara from http://bakinnbitsbarbara.blogspot.com/ stop by and visit when you have time.