1.05.2009

13 years

13 years ago today my dad passed away.  13 years ago.  I was 9.  He was 32.  Wow...
This picture of my dad makes me smile.  It makes me think of peace, joy, happiness, a lack of pain, freedom...all words I link with heaven, a place we will spend for all eternity.

I find peace knowing that he's not dead.  In fact, he is more alive than us.  And one day we will be alive together.  What a day that will be!

I miss my dad.  I remember him well, especially his smell in the morning.  I am forever grateful that my memories of him- sitting on his lap, propped up on his shoulders, holding hands, wiping tears, mickey mouse pancakes, love notes, laughing, smiling, playing- have only enhanced my understanding of God the Father.

Today I'm signing off with a smiling heart and this quote:

You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live  in a world but a world lives in you.
-Frederick Buechner

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  1. Momma4:33 PM

    I miss him too, Baby Girl. I sure do.

    Love you.

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  2. Kaylyn, your Momma said that my baby might be walking with your Dad today, and I find comfort in that, comfort knowing they are both praising God in His presence. What a day today has been.

    I love you.

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  3. Love this. Kaylyn...you look so much like your dad. I love you my dear friend...

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  4. your heart is so, so beautiful.

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  5. I can't wait to meet him one day love... and you will get to meet my mom too... that will be a glorious day!

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