My Father

Yesterday was my Dad's birthday. I can not believe how fast time goes by. He pasted away from cancer 3 years ago. I remember his last days fighting so hard to stay in this world. Our family had been estranged for several years and when Dad got sick it brought us together. We had 6 months to get to know each other and to share our love. This has been one of the biggest blessings of my life. I prayed almost everyday for 20 plus years that something would happen that would bring us back together as a father and daughter. Even though cancer took his life it also gave his life back to him. I finally got to meet the Dad I never had. As soon as he was diagnosed he never had another drink or cigarette again. He became sober. He was always a kind and loving person even though he drank constantly he was never mean or violent. Dad drank to calm the demons he had with in, and distanced himself from us so we would not have to watch. He would do anything for anyone, he would let the homeless live with him so they didn't have to live on the streets. He gave everything he had to anyone who asked for it. One night when I was little I remember him coming home from the bar and had given a guy the shirt off his back because they guy said he liked it.
For Dad's birthday us kid's decided to give him the greatest gift of all. We had his Temple work done! What a blessing it was to be there and witness this amazing event. Alan was the proxy for my Dad. I am grateful that I have a loving worthy husband who would stand in for a man that I love so much and assist him in being a eternal family. We were able to have Dad sealed to his parents. I know that there is a wonderful celebration taking place right now. Happy Birthday Dad,I will always love you. Sherri