Our Heavenly Dwelling

My dad passed away unexpectedly in an accident on Friday morning.  I am here in Bogota trying to process in my heart everything that has happened in the last week.  Sometimes there are no words to try to figure out why things happen in this world.  I have a precious new son that my dad will never get to meet.  My dad was a wonderful man, so  compassionate  and willing to help anyone that needed help.  My dad would have done anything for me. And it is hard to come to the realization that  someone who has always been a part of my life is now gone.  I take great comfort in knowing that I will see him again someday in heaven.

Here I am in Bogota adopting a little boy and discovering the miracle of loving a child that did not come from me physically.  I have learned this from my Heavenly Father but also my earthly father.  I am adopted and was loved so deeply by my dad that I never once questioned in my heart if I was wanted.  I always knew- my dad was so good at letting me know that.  If I cried, my dad cried.  If I was happy, my dad was happy.  If I needed help, he was the first one to offer assistance.  Because of my wonderful earthly father's love I have been able to easily accept and know my Heavenly Father's love.  He was such a good example of a father's love for his child.

I'm so sad for our family and this tragedy but I am comforted now by my Heavenly Father.  I know that my dad is now experiencing true life and we are the ones experiencing the sadness of death.

I cannot thank my family and friends enough who have walked with me through this journey and offered so many loving words of encouragement and support.  I am truly blessed.  Tell your loved ones today how much you love them.  Don't hold back- tell them what you love about them, how much you love them, hug them if you can.  Life is truly short.  Nothing else matters in this life except God, family, and friends.

Psalm 29:11
The Lord gives strength to his people; The Lord blesses his people with peace.

Psalm 30:11
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.  O Lord, my God, I will give thanks to you forever.