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Today my dad stopped by. No occasion. He just happened to be in my part of town after a haircut. We sat on my sun-drenched patio, enjoying light conversation. He\u2019s enjoying the DVD episodes of The Chosen<\/em>. He has a breakfast meeting with a friend tomorrow morning. We talked about our visit to The Ark Encounter. He admired my pots of flowers. I showed him the latest photos of his great grandchildren. We had a nice time together. \"\"<\/p>\n

I’m blessed. Not everyone can enjoy an ordinary day with his or her dad.<\/p>\n

Like my own daughters.<\/p>\n

This is their seventh Father’s Day without him. They mark the occasion with only their memories, memories of a dad who cared deeply for each one . . . and not just about what they were currently doing<\/em>\u00a0but about their hearts and what they were thinking<\/em> and\u00a0feeling<\/em> and planning<\/em>. He had a way of asking questions to help them think it through, work it out, and come to a satisfying conclusion. His insights brought clarity, truthful perspective, and\u00a0often humor.<\/p>\n

How we miss those conversations.<\/p>\n

\"\"And yet, we carry him with us every day. How many times have we said, “Dad would have loved this.” OR “Now, what would Dad say about this decision?” OR “Dad would be so proud.” I see different parts of him in each one.<\/p>\n

How does a family honor a\u00a0man we can no longer\u00a0see and hear and touch? How can we\u00a0ease the ache of loss on Father’s Day? Perhaps, it helps to\u00a0take time to remember all\u00a0he gave us while he lived, all he stood for and taught and modeled . . . and\u00a0to carry out his legacy, that of\u00a0loving God and others with humility, of learning and growing in ways that span the gulf of time and eternity.<\/p>\n

This month and beyond, let’s take time to honor our dads. A handwritten note, grilling his favorites, listening, making a call. Or taking time to remember . . .<\/p>\n

\"\"No earth<\/span>ly fathe<\/span>r is perfect. Some\u00a0memories may hold pain and regret, disappointment and frustration.\u00a0If possible, focus on the positives. And let’s not forget:\u00a0we have a <\/span>heavenly<\/em> Fa<\/span>ther who loves and cares for us in the greatest way possible. He will never leave us, no matter what happens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“The memory of the just is a blessing . . .” (Proverbs 10:7).<\/p>\n

\u201cFather of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation\u201d (Psalm 68:5).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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