Happy Father's Day 2024

HAPPY * FATHER'S * DAY ...
                       an open letter from a daughter to her Dad
Dear Dad: 
This Father's Day (6/16/24) is different. It's my 3rd one without you ... and I can, finally, say that while there's still grief in missing you, there's peace. Jesus continues to lead the way to complete healing ... Knowing that you are with Jesus -healthy, whole, and redeemed- makes days like today a day of grace, peace, and even joy. Jesus continues to be faithful. There have been moments in life that I wish I could share with you.

                             Photography. Traveling. Speaking a couple of times. A book signing. 

I promised you that I'd be okay as you prepared to be with Jesus ... and today, I can tell you that I'm okay ... because of Jesus. 

While I don't understand why Jesus didn't give me more time with the redeemed you, I'm thankful for the time that I did have with you. I'm thankful for your redemption. Your restoration. Your eternal healing. I am thankful that I was allowed to be a part of your story. It was a bittersweet privilege.

Until I am reunited with you at the feet of Jesus, Dad, I will tell the story of God's love, grace, forgiveness, and restoration in our lives. I'll tell our story ... An Ugly Kind of Beautiful story. 

I'll see you later, Dad.
I'll always love you!

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