5 Years Ago...

5 years ago today, I held my daddy's hand while he peacefully drew his final breath on this earth. It was one of the sweetest moments of my life, similar to those when I heard my children wail out their first breath. That may sound strange, but at that moment, all I could think of was Dad looking into Jesus' face, and it gave me joy. Very shortly afterward, however, the emptiness of knowing I would never in this life see his smile, feel his hugs, hear his words of wisdom and encouragement, came over me and my heart was selfishly broken. I have never wished to bring him back here to all that suffering, but until I see him again in heaven, my heart will yearn for those wonderful things that I miss so much. Happy 5th Birthday with Jesus, my beloved Daddy! I love you forever.