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My father... Wow, that word holds such power doesn't it?

So many things come to mind when I hear that one word. I feel happy, sad, confused, loved, and many other emotions.

The word bring images of Christmas's together, long hikes through the mountains, road trips all across America.

It brings up memories of camping, long talks about the bible, computers, and life in general.

My father... He was the noblest of men ever to exist. His gifts poured from his lips. The words he spoke touched my heart. He taught me what honor, loyalty, and courage was all about. He was what I strive each day to become. A man of dignity! A man with enough love for you... for me... for anyone he came in contact with.

My father... I have some of the best images when I think of him. I picture a man who carried me on his back when I was young. Held me high so that I could see Gods wonders. I picture a caring man who took the time to stop on the way to spend Christmas with the family. Just so he could dress up as Santa clause and pass out presents when we arrived. I remember us, as a family visiting Niagara Falls and seeing the power God commands everyday. I also remember touring the west together. There he showed me that God's creations, each and every one are beautiful and diverse. I recall a father who took his time out of work, just to come and sit with me after school because our cat Spice had just died.

My father... I miss you so much! I know you have gone to a better place, but it still hurts.

But, God looks out for his loved ones. He comforts those in pain. And it's perhaps because of that I stumbled across a paragraph shortly before I left England.

I'd like to share it with you now...

So many people imagine that death cruelly separates us from our loved ones. Even pious people are led to believe this great and sad mistake. When our loved ones die, they do not leave us. They remain. They do not go to some dark and distant place. They simply begin their eternity. We do not see them because we are still in the darkness of the world. But their spiritual eyes, filled with the light of heaven, are always watching us as they wait for the day when we shall share their perfect joy. We are all born for heaven and one by one we end this life of tears to begin our life in endless happiness. I have often reflected upon this beautiful truth and found it the greatest and surest comfort in time of mourning. A firm faith in the real and continual presence of our loved ones has brought the conviction and consolation that death has not destroyed them, nor carried them away. Rather, it has given them life! A life with power to know fully and to love perfectly. With this new life and new power our loved ones are always present to us, knowing and loving us more than ever before. The tears that dampen our eyes in times of mourning are tears for homesickness, tears of longing for our loved ones. But it is we who are away from home, not they. Death has been for them a doorway to an eternal home. And only because this heavenly home is invisible to our worldly eyes, we cannot see them so near us. Yet, they are with us, lovingly and tenderly waiting for the day when we, too, will enter the doorway of our eternal home. No, death is not a separation. It is a preparation for eternal union with those we love, in peace and joy of heaven.

Dad, you gave me so much while you were here! Even though we have been kept apart these past two years, your love for me could easily be felt across the ocean.
I never doubted your love for me! I never ceased to love you! How could I? I was your son! Know now that I still love you! I will always love you!
And when we finally meet at heaven's gates, I will once more proclaim my love for you!

Could you please join me in prayer?

"Heavenly father, I do not know why you decided to call my dad back into your arms. You had your reasons lord I have accepted this! I ask Lord Jesus, that you comfort those who are here and those who are in pain and could not make it. I ask that their faith in you will lead them to recognize your wisdom and glory. Your power of love is wondrous oh lord! It can light the darkest night with but a single flame. So kindle that flame within all of us lord! So that as we come together in this time of need your love will shine as a beacon to my father saying 'We love, cherish and honor all that your were and are!'
In Jesus name we pray, Amen!"