DAD

So my first entry into this thing is about my Dad.

Yesterday - It's been twenty five years since my father's death. It is hard to believe, because it seems like only yesterday, that I received the news and walked the streets of London thinking about Dad. While the 'hurt' is gone I still miss him, his hugs, his laughter. However I do still feel his love all around. I often think of a picture taken at the SLC Airport as I was leaving for France on my Mission. Dad and I are hugging and the smile he has on his face. In less than a year he would be fighting for his life.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for the past 25 years, my thoughts turn to my Dad, and for the last 8 to Mom who died on the 19 November. I pause remember, cry, and give thanks to our Heavenly Father for wonderful parents. Realizing that they are 'watching over me from above.'

I heard Josh Gorban sing the Song "To Where You Are." I immediately thought of my parents. Here are some of the Lyrics:

"Who can say for certain?

Maybe you still here.

I feel you all around me,

Your memory clear.

Deep in the stillness

I can hear you speak.

You're still an Insperation,

Can it be?

That you are mine,

foreverloved

And you are watching

Over me from up above.

Are you gently sleeping -

Here inside my dream?

And isn't faith believing

All power can't be seen?

As my heart holds you

Just one beat away

I cherish all you gave me

Everyday.

Forever loved,

Watching me from up above.

And I believe that angles breath

And that love will live on and

Never leave.

Fly me up to where you are

Beyond the distant star,

I wish upon tonight

To see you smile,

If only for awhile.

To know you're there.

A breath a way's not far

To where you are.

I know you're there

A breath away a way's not far

To where you are."

Dad, Mom thank you for all you gave me.