That news story started my dad's morning because he couldn't stop seeing the flashes of the meteor everywhere he looked. He had a horrible headache and felt sick, but went to work like he always did. Fast forward a few hours into the day and he was at Dr. Burkart's office getting his eyes examined. Then, in an ambulance on his way to Methodist. And that phone call mom made changed our lives forever.
Three years ago we changed the way we lived. We put love and family first and we watched dad lead us on a new faith journey. He started posting on Facebook the message that God gave him during his surgery. Many new friends were formed and relationships were built around his Facebook posts. Social media was used for the good.
Over the last three years I've watched my mom love him unconditionally, like she always had. I watched 40 years of love just grow stronger and stronger. I watched the man I had looked up to all my life show no fear and continue to live, teach, and love.
I also watched him die.
The last few months of his life were difficult but have no place here in this post. Those that shared the time with us have the memories, the laughter, and the tears that we will always hold together. A special piece of dad that we will take with us forever.
Three years ago, a moment changed my life forever. When you live moment by moment instead of schedules and deadlines, you can appreciate life. You can find the peace. You have the time to love.
Today, I ask you to appreciate life, have peace, and just love.
All my love,
Kirsten
Kirsten, this was amazingly inspiring to me this morning.
ReplyDeleteon Wednesday morning I will begin a new venture in my career. in January my previous place of work was affecting not only my mental, but my physical health. Being surrounded by negativity all the time... I was desperate to be around.... GOOD. Desperate to still provide for my family but be surrounded by people who still have humanity in them.
God bless you and your family
Anna,
DeleteIt is so important to create a vision of what you want your life to be; not let someone else create that vision for you. I pray your new beginning opens the doors to many new adventures full of positivity and love!
Thank you for sharing. This is a wonderful tribute.
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Kathy
Thinking about you and your family this special day...joining you in celebration of your fathers journey here on earth. And giving thanks for the blessed assurance that his has reached home...his words echo in my heart as well....#justlove
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