I’m feeling a bit nostalgic today. Two nights ago, Frank and I went through the names of family we were still needing to buy gifts for, and decided what we’d get them. We got to his dad, and Frank thought of a gag gift that had us both laughing so hard…his dad will laugh, I’m sure, but he can’t possibly laugh as much as Frank and I were laughing!
Then this morning I woke up and thought about that, and suddenly I felt really sad that I can’t think of a gag gift for MY dad this Christmas! It is so unfair. So I cried some. Silly I know, it’s been almost 3 months and it still takes just a little thing to get me crying.
So, I will post some of the last good pictures we have of him. Our last family reunion was the summer of 2005. My friend Wendy’s mom had the same kind of cancer my dad did, and her mom died LAST Christmas. Wendy has been such a good support for me this past year. Anyway she sent me a poem so I’ll include that, too.
Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With tiny lights…like heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring…
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside of your heart...
But I am not so far away, we really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me dear ones. You know how I hold you dear…
And be glad I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all “LOVE” is the gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other near, as my Father said to do,
For I can’t count the blessings or love He has for each of you.
So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Wanda Bencke
2 comments:
Sorry about your dad, I didn't know. My mother died in March a few years ago and I still bought her a Mother's Day card in May. Why not? Go ahead and buy your dad a gag gift, it will be fun. Who says grown ups can't pretend?
Thank you for making ME cry this morning! Thanks for that poem-very good and perfect! He is definantly missed but Its true that we really are not apart from him(: have a great saturday!
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