Old Wounds Healed
When I was growing up, my dad and I didn’t have the best relationship.
To no fault of either of ours, we were just two different people. One of them was already on a path that God had set out in front of him, the other was still trying to find his way.
Several years later and several lessons gone through and learned, the one that was still trying to find his way has found his way. Not only that, but a relationship has been brought back together and old wounds have been healed and forgotten.
I always wondered if my dad and I would ever see eye to eye. If I would ever learn lessons I needed to learn from him.
God answered those questions in big ways over the past few months.
My dad and I have talked frequently and, over the last few days, I’ve turned to him for advice about something I was struggling with. Something I didn’t see as a big deal, but the other person did.
Though dad didn’t disagree with me, he made sure that I could stand up for what I believed. To not back down just because it may cause an argument.
God works in great ways, bringing my dad and I closer together is something I can never repay. But it’s great to have him back in my life.
To no fault of either of ours, we were just two different people. One of them was already on a path that God had set out in front of him, the other was still trying to find his way.
Several years later and several lessons gone through and learned, the one that was still trying to find his way has found his way. Not only that, but a relationship has been brought back together and old wounds have been healed and forgotten.
I always wondered if my dad and I would ever see eye to eye. If I would ever learn lessons I needed to learn from him.
God answered those questions in big ways over the past few months.
My dad and I have talked frequently and, over the last few days, I’ve turned to him for advice about something I was struggling with. Something I didn’t see as a big deal, but the other person did.
Though dad didn’t disagree with me, he made sure that I could stand up for what I believed. To not back down just because it may cause an argument.
God works in great ways, bringing my dad and I closer together is something I can never repay. But it’s great to have him back in my life.
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Comment by zak on November 9, 2009 at 1:11pm -
I am happy for you. Your story really did make me happy. I have given up hope of ever having a relationship with my mother, but I am happy (yes I said it 3 times) that others can cross that barrier. Its rare and its a blessing and I am really proud of you and hope you can keep it.
good luck
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Comment by David *ready for baseball* on November 4, 2009 at 8:56am - What a great and loving story. I am a father of 6 and I am truly working on having a relationship with my kids. I wish you the best of luck and I hope his advice has helped you with your other situation.
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Comment by Meg loves the classics on November 4, 2009 at 7:32am - What a wonderful letter of love to your dad as well as your Creator. I am glad you have found the value and joy that only a dad can bring. God is good.
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