My Daddy-O

Ode to my Daddy-O!  I'm so thankful for my dad.  I am his twin.  His laugh is contagious and his smile is unforgettable.  He's never met a stranger.  He is the most friendliest guy you have or could ever meet.

My dad remains positive through all of his health issues.  You couldn't tell my looking at him but he has congestive heart failure which he does not get blood down to his feet, he's diabetic, and has high blood pressure.  These labels have followed my dad for some time but I'm believing by faith that God will restore health but most importantly spiritual healing. 

I want to move sometimes to Oklahoma to take care of him and to help him get the care he needs.  He doesn't have health insurance and hasn't for over a decade.  He doesn't "qualify".  Being a social worker, I know the system can get confusing and not people-friendly.  I know every state is different but the run around that people get is probably across the board.  Since he doesn't have insurance, he goes to the university hospital where he seems to see a "new" student doctor every 3 months.  So as you can imagine, they all have their own theory and he's always on new medicine.  I pray that I would win the lottery (even though I don't play it) or inherit a million dollars so I can pay his medical bills and get him the quality care that he needs and deserves. 

He always stays so positive through everything.  Although he is always in pain, he always pushes himself for others.  He is always so thoughtful and puts others before himself.  He still the man that will open doors for women (anyone), give up his seat for the elderly or someone else who needs it, willing to pay for the tab, and so much more.  He has so many qualities that I want in my "Boaz".  Speaking of, everytime I see him, he seems to always ask, when is he going to walk me down the isle.  Good ole dad!

"You work hard for your money and you should spend it on whatever you want" is what he always tells me when I'm venting about things that I want but can't afford or contemplating on taking myself out to eat or taking a trip.  This sounds so simple and it is but I tend to make things so complicating and with student loans around every corner, I'm always focused on pay them and not taking care of myself.  He always says those simple things that when I say them to myself it goes out the window but when I hear him say it, it's like a wake up call.

I wish I could spend more time with my dad but being in a different state and not really having a reliable transportation, it's hard. He is only a phone call away and would take my call day or night.

Daddy, I love you!

Thank you Lord for my dad.  I plead your blood Jesus over his life and over his body.  Lord you are the giver of life and your answer is the only answer.  No matter what these doctors say regarding my dad's health, I pray that you will continue to give him favor.  You said in your word that by your stripes we are healed.  I pray for physical healing for my dad's body.  Give him strength everyday to continue to move forward.  Send angels across his path to encourage him and to be the light to your path.  Continue to show him your love, grace and mercy.  Thank you Lord for hearing my prayers.  In Jesus name...Amen.