My quiet, southern daddy passed away on November 2. With all of us around him, we witnessed his last breath. We witnessed the moment that he was ushered into His presence. Intimate, painful, profound, peaceful...so many words I could use to describe that exact moment. So, Christmas this year has taken on a deeper meaning for me. If it was just about Jesus' birth there would be nothing to celebrate BUT because it is about His birth AND resurrection, Christmas means everything. My dad was a Christ follower and because of this he is experiencing no more pain, no more suffering. He is experiencing the BEST Christimas he has ever had. I am saddened that he won't be with me this Christmas morning but I KNOW that my loss is definitely his gain...and this brings me much comfort and peace. May you know the comfort and peace that comes from knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He changes everything!
Monday, December 24, 2012
My Loss is Dad's Gain
My quiet, southern daddy passed away on November 2. With all of us around him, we witnessed his last breath. We witnessed the moment that he was ushered into His presence. Intimate, painful, profound, peaceful...so many words I could use to describe that exact moment. So, Christmas this year has taken on a deeper meaning for me. If it was just about Jesus' birth there would be nothing to celebrate BUT because it is about His birth AND resurrection, Christmas means everything. My dad was a Christ follower and because of this he is experiencing no more pain, no more suffering. He is experiencing the BEST Christimas he has ever had. I am saddened that he won't be with me this Christmas morning but I KNOW that my loss is definitely his gain...and this brings me much comfort and peace. May you know the comfort and peace that comes from knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He changes everything!
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So sorry for your loss, Julia. I lost my dad 20 years ago at 59, and he was not, as far as I know, a believer. You are so blessed to have had such a great man in your life.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
So sorry for you loss as well Kelly. Thank you for reading my post and I trust you and your family had a blessed day together.
DeleteJulia, this is such a beautiful tribute to Dad and to our resurrected Savior. There's no greater comfort than to know he's in the loving arms of Jesus... Such a deep ache, yet profound joy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and much love ~ Mary
Thanks, Mary. Missed him so much this Christmas...BUT...he's experiencing what Christmas is all about!
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