Today would have been my Stepdad Bob's 68th birthday. He died January 11th, 1999, due to complications of a heart transplant surgery. He was very dear to me and I have truly missed him these past 7 years. My siblings and I have been having a birthday party for him each year, commemorating his life with stories, home videos, memories, and his favorite foods. This year we had hash browns and grilled tuna fish and cheese sandwiches, completed by spice cake which he had on his birthday every year.
As I look back on my life where I was 7 years ago, I cannot begin to understand how I was able to cope with losing a parent. I was 20 years old at the time. It never occurred to me that he might die during his many surgeries that week--when the heart functioned, the liver failed, and vice versa. I know that it was my strong testimony of the plan of salvation that helped me through it. And although it is difficult for me to hear audio tapes of his voice or see him on a home video, it reminds me of what a wonderful plan God has for us and I know that I will see him again.
You may be wondering how my wonderful reunion with my sweet husband went, but alas, he is not here yet. His truck had some problems this morning and so he had to take it to a shop, which delayed his departure. Long story short: He's in Ft. Smith with his brother and will arrive sometime tomorrow around noon, I think. :)
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