2006-10-19 - 10:27 a.m.
I'm thinking about my Dad today. My parents are divorced and thinking of my Dad used to be something that was sad or painful. But after becoming a Christian, it's neither of these things. I learned to stop dwelling on the divorce and past mistakes made and to have a relationship with my Dad! Now here I am sitting here thinking about my Dad and I have this huge grin on my face. Our relationship has grown a lot over the past few years. I still don't get to talk to him as much as I'd like, but when we do talk it's always interesting LOL. I think I get my weirdness from my Dad. He thinks outside of the box, as I do. He makes me laugh so hard on the phone. The silly things and crazy ideas he comes up with. He also just really wears his love for me on his sleeve. And it's so sweet. He tells me often that he loves me and that it's good to hear my voice. He gently urges me to move back home, all the while really understanding that I love where I am and am happy and therefore he is happy for me, even though he thinks I'm too far away from him. He has started messing with me about liking grandkids before he dies, and about making sure I get checkups at the doctor. He lets me talk about God and tells me flat out when he doesn't agree or we get into these great spiritual conversations. Every time I talk to him, my relationship strengthens. I love him so much. I'm so glad God gave me this chance to put things behind me and have this relationship. It's such a blessing. And here I sit, listening to "Your Song" by Elton John. My Dad sang it to me in front of the family during one of our big karaoke parties we used to have when I was in high school. This song always makes me smile, thinking of my Dad. It's such a beautiful gift.
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