from the archives of life…
With tears in my eyes
I realize this is goodbye
You were supposed to be here forever
But now our forever is ending
And you’re leaving
I feel betrayed and abandoned
You told me once
You’d always be here
Was that but a lie
Young and naive
I believed in a fairy tale
Until bitter reality opened my eyes
And I realized this life is frail
Loving you so deeply
I trusted our bond would never break
That you’d be here for our special dance
Watching me cut that first piece of cake
Why do you have to go?
Secure in your arms
You were my shelter
And my protection
I’ve loved you from the first
And many names have I given you
Best friend, confidant, hero
Everything inside me screams
Asking why you’re leaving
And we have to say goodbye
Does it have to end this way
I wanted so much more
I’ll love you forever
And will never forget you
One day we are promised
That this too shall be made right
Dear Daddy, don’t leave me
It’s not right for you to die
But even if we’re parted, know this
Always your little girl I’ll be
Our forever is ending
And you’re leaving
And the tears come freely
As I write this goodbye
~April 14, 2001
(written one month before God called Dad home)
May 19, 2010 at 8:22 am
Christy – I love you dearly. The tears are streaming for you and your family today. May you find comfort in those who love you and in Jesus’ love. Praise the King that we have hope in seeing our loved ones again!
I’m here if you need me…
<3
May 19, 2010 at 10:03 am
Thanks, Lauren. I am finding comfort. Last night was hard; today is more of a celebration of Dad’s life and what God did in and through it.
I love you. Thanks for being here for me. :)
Praise Jesus that because of Him, I will see my father again and be reunited. So excited for that day.