It was my daddy's birthday yesterday, April 17. It was may second year since I was born that I'm not celebrating his birthday with him. I really love this guy. He is a godly man, more appropriately a Job 29 man :) He is now pastor of our church abroad. Its really difficult since he is administering a church in a foreign country, a muslim country. Its dangerous and too risky but he chose to serve God and save more souls for Him. I know God will protect the churches abroad. He is even distributing Bibles to people with no Bibles abroad.. really risky but I know God is with him and His reward is above not here on earth.
When I was in my early teenage years.. I can say I was a bit rebellious, I was overwhelmed by that new stage in my life; hearing many things about how good it is to be a teenager. So I did a lot of things to hurt them, I was so lost. Most of the time, I even forgot to pray.. give time to my family. But you know.. despite of those things, this man.. my dad, is patiently talking to me and saying things about God, sharing the Word although sometimes I don't listen. He read stories in the Bible before my brother and I sleep. We pray together. Nye.. naiiyak ako -_- those were the times I really regret, where I got too rebellious because of peer pressure and influences of "friends". This guy is so patient with me and to the whole family. Even though my mom is already angry, he tries his best not to get angry as well. And when they fight, he is humble enough to go to my mom and apologize even though he gets rejected anyway. Even though he gets rejected after apologizing, he never stops. He continues pleasing my mom, or sometimes us until we all get reconciled. I'm really thankful to have that kind of dad. I'm really blessed to have a godly dad.
And I'm happy to say now that I'm back and ready to serve God like him. All the lessons he thought me, I will always remember. I thank God for the blessings He gives my family. Although right now, we are experiencing some problems in the family but I know God is always there for us and He will never leave us.
I want to say to my dad.. that even though we are not there to celebrate your birthday with you, my love will always be there for you. Thank you for the love you have shown me and made me feel that I always have someone to lean on. You were so patient with me. You never failed to show your love to us even on our difficult times as a family. You were always there for us to remind us of God's love, never losing hope. Thank you for being a great father to my brother and I. Yes.. we are getting old but our love will never change. Like what you said, for devoted Christians, to die is to gain. Its hard to understand for others but I know Christians will understand that. Thank you for everything daddy. I thank God, He gave me you as my earthly father. I hope you will always remember that I love you so much. I hope you read the 2 pages letter I left there in our house and use the key chain I gave you. Its actually a couple key chain but I decided to give it to you because I know that you will never leave me and it won't be wasted :) I love you so much.
You know dad... I pray that someday.. I will marry a guy like you :)
With lots and lots of love,
- wingingi
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