We had a peaceful, beautiful Father's Day today. We spent it remembering Bill in so many different ways. It was as if he was with us. As I did some reading while watching the kids swim at the lake I came across this scripture passage:
"For kindness to a father wil not be forgotten. It will serve as a sin offering...it will take lasting root. In time of tribulation it will be recalled to your advantage. Like warmth upon frost it will melt away your sins." ~Sir 3:14-15
Reading it was like Bill giving the children a big thank you letter. I read it to Jake and Hannah later and they were moved to tears. I want to frame it for each of them so they never forget the way God values every little thing they did to help their dad when he was sick. Not one cup of water or fingernail clipping is going to be forgotten. Glory be to God.
At Mass, Fr. Bain talked about how fathers are like Apostles called to lead their families into lives of holiness, to invite, challenge and encourage us to become the people God created us to be. I firmly believe Bill continues to lead us from his place with God. Days like today prove it.
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