Sorry about my absence, folks. Had to crawl under a rock and mope for a while... First it was my cat passing, then a month later my beloved father -- my best friend in all the world as well -- passed away February 18, 2006 after having battled a recurrent type of cancer for the last 25 years. We were very, very close, which is why this has been so painful. I am going to miss the time spent with him, his deep insight, sage advice, refined sense of humor, and even his long lectures which used to get under my skin at times (lol).
I'll admit that my faith really took a beating at first. It took an act of God, quite literally, to pull me back into the fold and restore that faith. I will explain more on this later.
I had some time to witness to my father over the last few years and he seemed quite receptive. I know that our frequent discussions on the nature of God and how our world seems to show his "signature" written all over it has helped strenghten his faith. I asked him a while back if he had finally excepted Christ as his lord and savior and his answer was yes. Another thing I find comforting: I remember one occasion a long while ago, before I was a believer, when he and I debated over wether or not the gods of all religions actually had their basis in alien visitors to Earth. Let me tell you, my father dug his heels in the dirt and tried his best to make his point that my position was a crock of crap! He believed that God existed and his firm resistance to my attempts to deconvert him and "rescue his mind from the liars in the pulpits" I nowadays find to be quite a blessing. Ironic, isn't it?
The Father of Lies has attempted to use this situation to destroy my faith and I know that although I have gotten past this point, faith-wise, and feel that my faith is actually now stronger than it was before all this happened, I know that over- confidence will actually make me more vulnerable to future attacks. I pray that my faith survives to the very end and that God can use this to HIS advantage.

I wish my father and l talked. I've wanted to...but he just doesn't...

I've written letters though. I talk here l guess...My Dad is close to the end...

Hope he can come and see my garden soon. He was a great gardner.

Will look forward in hearing your testimony in this.

So sorry NoFool... I know my dad isn't far off from death either with his failing health, and I also, like you, have had many talks about religion etc.

I know you miss him and glad to hear your faith is as strong, if not stronger than before. I will continue to pray that you stay on the straight path and that the things you and your dad talked about before his passing will keep you smiling and looking toward heaven.

Leia, I'm so sorry to hear that you and your dad don't talk. I am praying for you too.

Hey Nofool I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing....It is very comforting to know that he is with the Lord....Hold on to that and be at peace in knowing that....

Peace to you

Pamela

Nofool, my prayers are with you, Brother, because it wrenches my heart; to see one loved so much pass from this life. I am glad your dad did finally see Jesus, through all you shared with him. The full power that GOD has given to us is in our witness and testimony. Know that all things, works for HIS Glory. Amen. You are a testimony of faith. I don't know why GOD allows us to go through these things, but it must be for us to grow and to learn. Hold on to the precious memories of your earthly father, but please cling to your heavenly Father. These things will all become clear to you. See, I have lost both of my parents. I know all too well, the feeling of emptiness that comes with each of their passing. GOD gave us earthly parents that love us.

I'm so very sorry about your Dad, nofool. I lost my Dad too when I was 16 to cancer... he was definately my best friend...actually both my parents were! I wasn't sure if he was saved until recently. (I'm 36 now btw) Recently, I was going through some of my parents old papers and found a letter that he wrote to Jesus back when I was around 10. It warmed me to my very core to know for sure that he accepted Christ as his savior. I hope you can find a little peace in knowing you'll be with your Dad again someday. I know how grief can shake the foundation of your faith... hand it all over to Jesus. He will carry you through this. And you're right, you will be stronger. Rest in the Lord and let Him be your strength!

Many Blessings to you and your family... I'll be praying for you.

Love, Lisa

Hi NoFool

I'm very sorry about your loss, please allow me to pray for you to stay

strong in CHRIST. I also lost my father January, 19th it has been Quite

the test for me too.


Your brother Don

Me too NoFool,

So sorry to hear about your loss.

God bless you.

HumbleDon,

I'm sorry to hear of your Father too... You will also be in my prayers.
May the Lord lighten the burdens of your heart.
Blessings to you and your family.
Love, Lisa

Humble Don, you will be in my prayers as well!

Sorry Nofool about your loss of your father. I lost my father in 1997 he had Alzshimers....we were very close.....My father and mother live in an apartment we had built over our garage....it was real nice and they liked being here with us.

I lost my mother with a 27 year battle with cancer November 7, 2005. I was also very close to her. Our relationship was a lot like yours.....we were very close. I miss her terribly.

God got you though....my heart is happy for that.

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Sorry to hear about your loss too....Humbledon. You are both in my prayers.

God Bless. marie<><

I JUST WANTED TO SHAIR MY HART
what comes to mind is my uncal Jack my mum and dad split when i was about 3 months old and my mum brought me up with my grandma
my gran looked after me while my mum was werking untill i was about 6
i love and miss them both dearly
my uncal Jack was a real prodical son he would boast that he had 16 girls and 1 boy God had blessed him with money or cursed him depend on the way you look at it. He was an exstreemly generous man and he had a great hart of love though many of our loved ones pass on i get a reminder now and then, the face may change but the hart dosent
gary

My heart aches for you. It is all so wrong here. We were not ment to go away from those we love and it is so wrong.

It will go from all wrong to all right in a moment...but until then, I am so sorry.

leia

May the Lord comfort you and keep you always under his wings.
I am so sorry as well, like losing a best friend. I aslo lost my dad and my mother-in-law. I miss them both dearly. Hope in Christ, and you will see them in the blink of an eye...so soon, and in yearning we will all be together again. Praise Jesus, for the sacrafice he made in order for enternal life and to be reconciled in his Glorious presence "Completely" some day...my prayers are with you all whom have lost their loved ones...but we have Blessed assurance too
No-Fool, aren't you Jeep?

Take comfort then. He is with Jesus forever.

Hold on to your faith in Christ. From reading your words, your dad would want that. He will want to see you when it's your time....be it rapture or death, and meeting him in the clouds will be amazing. Take heart and hold on. There's not much time left as it is. My mother just went through a battle with cancer and is improving, Thank God, but my Grandmother (who took part in raising me) died in 1996 of cancer. It was very difficult, but she was a strong Christian, as is my mother. It's good to know that.

My heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Praise be to God that he gave his heart to Christ. I pray that the Father surround you with His comforting presence as you face these days ahead.

Your Friend In Christ,
Valerie

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Prayers sent.

We have been thinking about you and praying for you.