Philip wrote:Bob, I've no words, just my prayers. And I really envy you as having had such a close relationship with your dad. For me (and many others), that kind of relationship with my dad will only be had when I one day join him in heaven. It really wasn't possible when he was on earth. My dad loved me but was and is somewhat of a mystery to me. He really didn't know how to be close, just couldn't do it. And as amazing as your relationship with your dad has been, it truly pales with what awaits us, without the sin of our flesh interfering with our heavenly relationships. But, man, the love of Christ you have modeled with your dad ... you have really set the bar incredibly high, one we should all aspire to in loving others.
Thank you so much Philip. He was so simply and so transparent and people loved this part of him and I miss him so much already. I guess God gave me my dad because I could never get close to my own brothers as they were very unemotional . Im sure your dad loves you a lot Philip and im sure he is very proud of you as I see the love of Christ in almost everything you do or say, but your right about this paling in comparison to what awaits us.
My dad was so easy to love, just picture a simple mountain man, who ate banana sandwiches, favorite woman was judge judy, favorite guy was Steve Harvey and favorite tv show was "everyone loves Raymond" and when he loved someone he held nothing back. I remember going to the supermarket with him and giving him a big hug there and he tell me "stop it bobby, people will think we are gay "
, then being the dork that I am, I would give him an even bigger hug after he said that and we would both start laughing.
Im praying now that God guides me in my next steps because im not sure where he wants me to go in my life. My dream was to get married and give my dad a grandson. I even told him I wanted to name grandson after my dad and give him the middle name of bro Ashoke from india who found Christ before he passed away.
I hope God guides me because right now everything seems hazy, and I see my dad everywhere I go.