I wrote this sometime ago and pulled it off the post for some personal reasons. I was written long before we found out that he had cancer. He died from the complications of the cancer.
My Dad passed away this pass Saturday morning on November 4, 2006. I'm pretty sure he never read this post, he wasn't much on reading or looking at the web. But we do feel confident that he knew the Lord. We made it home for the funeral and are staying till after Thanksgiving. For the ones that knew Dad loved him. I could write more but....well it's just best I leave it at that. I loved him. In that face you see are many years of hard work. I was able to share about 12 years of that work with him. I feel very fortunate to have been able to have done so. I love you.
"I'm not good writing and I realize this. So bare with me as I try do pay tribute to my dad. My dad and I were able to talk the other night for a short time. We both came to tears as we recalled our times together when I was at home. My dad so misses our kids and can't bring himself to talk to them because each time he comes to tears.
I was so privilege to have been able to work along side my dad for many years in the Masonry business. He taught me how to work. Even now I have no doubt that my Dad can work me into the ground. He knows how to get the job done. He is a problem solver. And I hope I can be the problem solver that he is now.
I love my dad. I love the way he pays attention to details when it comes to work.
I love my dad in the ways that he helps people when they are down.
I love my dad in the ways that he loves my kids.
I love my dad in the ways that he loves my wife. And most of all
I love my dad in the ways that he loves me.
I'm not sure if my dad will read this. I hope one day that he will.
I'm not sure if my dad knows Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. That is not for me to judge. My dad knows whether or not if he knows the Lord. And the Lord knows.
I love my dad for how people view my dad.
At one point I think my dad thought I was taking his grandkids away from him but that is not the reason. We have come to the mission field because my dad also taught me to be obedient. I want to be obedient to my Father in Heaven. I come to the field to share the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
My prayer is that he will understand this. I don't mean this in an arrogant or sarcastic way. My dad will understand this more clearly when he aligns himself with what the Word of God says.
Dad I love you and I thank you for all you have done for me. You have taught me to work, to be faithful and to be obedient.
I will always remember the good times and the bad, we had working together. We will be home soon to visit."
We did get to visit him in September before he passed in November.
Thanks to all for your prayers and support.
