Someone like Dad

Dad went home to the Lord 3 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't think of him. I miss him horribly.

My relationship with my dad was very different from my siblings' relation with him. Instead of the usual lectures or scoldings my siblings would get, dad would occasionally play checkers with me, paint with me, talk with me about religions, books he's reading, and politics. He would also share with me his problems with mom or my other siblings. Dad was my friend.

Recently, I went onto a trip and spent a lot of time with someone who looks like dad - when he has his glasses removed. I remembered how my heart jumped when I saw him for the 1st time without his glasses. This person isn't as tall or as big as dad but he is talented and gifted in his own ways - just like how dad was. Just like dad, he loves to talk and has a lot of insight about people and things. I don't see him often so whenever I do see him, I become a magnet to him. I just want to sit next to him, talk to him, share with him, stare at him or just be near him. When I must leave, I get anxious and cry as though I was leaving my own dad.

I love you my friend. Thank you for being my friend and allowing me to love you as if you are my dad. Thank you for understanding and accepting me. I hope to see you soon.

God bless you and your family & you guys are always in my prayer.