A Special Date to Remember...

Today I am filled with special thoughts and memories of my Dad. This would have been his 74th birthday. I miss him.

I thank God for giving me such a great father. I have so many great memories of him. First of all just him being dad. I think of the many sacrifices both he and mom made for us kids. We were blessed.

Almost every morning I would see my Dad reading his Bible at the kitchen table. He not only talked the talk, he walked the walk.

The one thing I wish is that my two kids would have got to meet him. He was the typical grandpa...he loved kids. They would have loved him too.

My dad went to Heaven on May 8th, 2001. There is a scripture on his Headstone that was chosen by my sister and Mom. The scripture is Matthew 5:8...

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

They did not make the choice of scripture based on the date. They liked the words. Some may think the choice of scripture and the date corresponding was a coincidence. I do not.

Now that I look back on it, I think God was comforting us with the words of Matthew 5:8 (May 8th). Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Happy Birthday Dad!