Leah drops to her knees and prays, "Oh Lord, how is a person to really know? I know the beauty of Your design points to the love of death and resurrection. I know, Lord, that You have Dad in Your loving arms. I just want to know if it's the right thing for me to be in Stan's loving arms. I guess, I'm asking You, God, if it's okay for me to marry Stan. And if so, then would You please guide this blessing that You have given to the two of us, through our courtship?"
Leah can't stem back the tears, "Oh, God, I don't really know why You took my Dad away. I know You are taking good care of him, but I miss him. I always miss him. But for some reason, I miss him more now."
Leah can't stem back the tears, "Oh, God, I don't really know why You took my Dad away. I know You are taking good care of him, but I miss him. I always miss him. But for some reason, I miss him more now."
Leah lowers her head to rest upon clasped hands. Her tears find their way to the earth around the gravestone. She hasn't cried like this in a long time.
After quite some time, Leah stands up and begins to pace back and forth in front of the gravesite, "Okay, Dad, I know it's the proper thing to do ---to ask you for your approval and blessing. Well, I don't really know what to say. Stan is a lot like you, Dad. Some people say he's even better than you, but in my heart there will never be anyone quite like you. You are my Dad and I know no one could love me and take care of me like you did ---except God. So, if you are convinced that Stan is God's choice for me, then I know you will permit me to get a ring ---an unending circle of unending love and commitment. Those are your own words, Dad. I just wish I could have one more dance with you ---on my wedding day. If you could just hold me in your arms …and sing to me, one more time."
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