Dear JESUS, You know everything and feel everything this pain I, feel in my heart is unbearable so, I'm praying for your mercy to give me the strength and grace to endure this very difficult time in my life.

I know and I believe that this too shall pass, and while it is still troubling me. I offer to YOU the pain because I know YOU will not leave me and turn away from me.  I love you, JESUS and I am taking strength from this and from the belief that YOU love me too. AMEN, AMEN

If heaven had a window and GOD granted me a view, of all the beauty it beholds I'd only look for you.
 I'd listen for your laughter that was always music to me, your beautiful blue eyes is what I'd wish most to see.

If I could only view once more the smile that warmed my heart, I'd treasure that moment as long as I live.
I know you're happy in heaven you've earned your mansion indeed.

I love you and miss you more than words can say, and what I wouldn't give just to talk to you today.

The experts say there’s no wrong way to grieve. I have learned there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. My father and I were close, but our relationship was limited to sporadic visits and phone conversations. Due to the fact that I was always on the go and I knew that he was transitioning and redeeming time with my mother. I knew there were days that I had to get to see him but I would always say I will get over there. Never thinking or knowing that the last time I would see him would be in the hospital room where he transitioned right before my very eyes. Dad it has been a week since you have been gone and not a day goes by where I have not cried or thought about you. I will never be the same…as I was before. In some ways, I see life as a puzzle every experience you have forms a piece of your unique puzzle. Yes my puzzle may grow, but I can never replace that missing piece and that’s you Dad. We shared memories that nobody else shares, which means he knew me differently than anyone else. When I had a question you always had the answer. I saw God’s beauty in the smallest things while in your presence. A week ago today I lost my parent, my hero and my teacher. I have learned the importance of continuing to tell people that I love them, this was something you did every time we saw one another. I also learned to never pass up an opportunity to give or receive a genuine hug. Thanks for the life lessons you continued to instill in me even during your last days. In life we are given such a small time, and we never know when our time will run out. I would have never expected August 13, 2013 at 12:53 p.m. to be the day you would leave me but, God called you home.  I miss you like crazy Dad.

"Dance With My Father"




I sooooooo love and miss you Dad!

You are all a child could ever pray a father would be. You came into my life at the age of 7. And do I remember the day that we spent on the couch at Grant Street talking like we had known one another for years. You are all a woman could ask God for in a husband. You not only loved my mother but you loved, and supported each of her 3 children. Who at that very moment became yours. You have been strength, energy and most of all refreshing. You have left so many memories that are priceless. I saw you in your prime and I was by your side the moment you left 12:53 pm Tuesday August 13,2013. What could the number 13 represent? You left us on the 13th day, you were married to my mother for 13 years and its the year 2013. When I researched 13 means great promise and blessing. You were just that more. You were my rock Dad. I know there were times in life when I disappointed you but your love was unconditional. You continued to love me in spite of and made sure that you let me know it. I would be selfish to ask God to have given you another moment with us when I knew He needed you. Just the pain of knowing that you are not here in the flesh hurts the most. I know that your spirit lives on and I know that you have made deposits in my life that no one else can. I am the woman I am today because of you the man that God sent in my life at the age of 7. Words could not express how much you mean to me and the hugs and love you gave. I knew that you were preparing us for your time of transition, I know that you are no longer suffering and that you are rejoicing in Heaven. Dad I ask that you continue to allow mom to lay her head on your chest and let her know that everything is alright. Dad I ask that you continue to hold her hand when she needs you most, I ask that you continue to kiss her and let her know that you love her and you are here for her. Dad you are so missed. I know that your last days were GREAT days and I know that your days ahead and peacefil, restful and without suffering. I love, miss and honor you!