Just returned earlier today from our Fishing Trip...
Yesterday afternoon - for a few hours after our morning fishing adventures - this was my spot...
It was sunny and warm - I had my swimming trunks on - and the rest of the guys were inside or taking a nap.
I dove in off the diving platform on the far right and swam across to the pier on the left - climbed up the ladder - and sat down on the bench to dry off in the sun. (Click on the photo and a larger one should pop up.)
I had a book and a mug filled with ice and Dr. Pepper. Like a lizard I just soaked up the heat and enjoyed the quiet and the solitude. After reading a chapter, I went over and dove in again...!
Back at the bench, it was great chance to pray and think. I found most of my thoughts being drawn to my Dad...
I felt the presence of God - and my Dad - very powerfully on that bench yesterday... I am grateful for that chunk of time to tell both my Heavenly Father - and my Earthly Father - "Thank You" -- For their love and presence in my life - for their undeniable influence on my heart and soul - for the many gifts I have received from them - and for simply KNOWING them...
Tomorrow will be my First Father's Day without Dad being here...
But, you know? Dad will be here... That recognition ("A-Ha!") appeared very clearly in my head and heart. I found myself being deeply affirmed in my spirit - that Dad will be a part of everything that I have yet to experience - here in the present and still for the rest of my life...
Yup - I was there on that bench - all by myself - but I was far, far from alone...
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