Thinking of you Daddy at Christmastime

Ok, Jesus hold back my tears and still my stomach, here I go. Hi Daddy I love you. Guess what I did today? When I was a young girl it was always a tradition for you and I to go get the Christmas tree. Mommy always had a live one. I cant describe what joy I felt as I walked proudly beside you Dad to get our tree. Christmas was close because mom always got the tree 1-2 weeks before Christmas. Well, today Daddy your grandson Reese and I went to get the tree together and if I can help it every year from this holiday forward for as long as the dear Lord allows we will get the tree together. As I typing this I just got a wif of the pine smell and if not careful it could bring me to tears. I deem that tree your tree daddy because every time I look up at it I think back of holidays shared with you. Pssst, daddy I put a bowl of walnuts out at Thanksgiving in your memory. I am about to run and get one of your picture ornaments from the tree in the dinning room and hang it on your tree here in the living room. Just know Daddy that I love you and not a day goes by nor a holiday passes that I don't think of you and carry you in my spirit. Merry CHRISTmas in Heaven Daddy. I miss you more than words could describe.

Thanksgiving 2017

Another holiday without you daddy is not easy but I have to push on, right? This year Thanksgiving is at my house, my new one. A lot has changed since you been gone Daddy but its all good. God is good! Hard to believe that the last Thanksgiving I shared with you was four years ago. I made two butter cakes Daddy. I am sooo glad you got a piece on Thanksgiving 2013. I have that memory. I love and miss you soooo much Daddy. I know its hard for mom and the kids during this time as it is for me but we celebrate and gather thinking of you and keeping you with us. Each year I set the bowl of Walnuts out in your memory I know you loved them at holiday time. Every time I watch Snoopy and Charlie Brown I think of you and laugh. I know I started collecting Snoopy because of our love for him. Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol hits me the hardest. I watch during holiday time just to close my eyes and recapture that feeling that I had as a child growing up anticipating the arrival of Christmas with you and Mommy. I am so grateful to God for the memories. I am a blessed woman! It is 5:16 am I have been up since 4 am. I woke up thinking about you and making this blog post. You be forgotten, fat chance. I have a part of you in my DNA. I have a part of you in my Spirit. I have a part of you in my Heart. I'm almost certain there are no Christmases in Heaven because you are with Christ. I love you Daddy and I always will. As we gather today for Thanksgiving rest assured you are on our minds and in our hearts. You are with us unseen. We love you!

Happy Daddy Day in Heaven Dad!

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you or miss you Daddy. I love you so much and as the others around the world celebrate their dads today so will I in spirit. Your love and sacrifice is not forgotten and I thank God for the memories I have of the 51 years I had you as my Dad. I can't physically see you other then in pictures. I can only hear your voice in my dreams and on the recordings I have saved to my phone and computer. I can still see you in my mind and feel you in my heart. Mommy, me, your grands, great grand, your sister and all your friends miss you dearly and wish you were still here. #1 Father in Heaven knew what was best and he called you away from here. The legacy of your life will continue with me dear daddy and I will always celebrate and remember you til I am here no more. I will always love you.

Forever in my heart,
your daughter,
Sherri Catherine

Memorial Day Weekend 2017

Its been about a year since my last post and life has changed for me in a few ways but God remains as good as he always is. Not a day goes by that I don't think about my Daddy who left this earth over 3 years ago. Mom, my children, my grandson and my Aunt Agnes are doing well. We miss him so much, oh yes we miss him. Life is continuing for us and we carry him in our hearts every single moment. He is never far from our thoughts. We wish we could see him, hear his voice and share our ups and downs and victories with him. I dream of him every now and then which brings me comfort.

Life will teach you many things but the biggest thing it teaches us is not to take things for granted which we all so often do. We get use to so many things and we think for one reason or another that those people and things will always remain because we really don't entertain them not being there. Fact is not one of us are promised tomorrow so love the ones in your life with all you have in you like tomorrow is not promised. Tell them you love them and show them. A few things I am rededicating my time and energy to today. First, I need to update my blog more often because I just never know when someone will stop through that needs some encouragement and hope.  Second, I need to get back to collecting blankets and distributing them. I cannot and will not let this wonderful idea of the prayer blanket cease, well at least on my part. I want to continue to honor my Dad and spread love in whatever way I can. Many in the world are going through things and need to know that somebody cares and they are not alone. If I can help just one person, mission accomplished. God wants us to share one another's burdens and be there in love. I know I am involved in other ministries besides this one where I reach out and encourage people but I surely don't want to let this one slip through my fingers while I am still able to fulfill it. It is only by God's Grace that I can do anything and I thank him for the energy, wisdom and words that he gives me to carry out all missions I am involved in.

As Memorial day approaches I think of my Dad who served in the military and all the other men and women who have served and gave their lives for our continued freedom. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the service men and women who lost their lives. I pray that God will comfort and keep them and give them peace.

P.S. I also remember my grandfather Nathaniel and my Uncle Buster who served also.

Love in Christ,
Sherri Catherine