Happy Father's Day

It was such a blessing to see my dad on Father's Day.  He was in town for my cousin's wedding and it worked out that it was also Father's Day weekend.

This is the card that I made for him from my sister and I.  I got the ideal from pinterest but made it my own once I couldn't find certain candies.  He was super tickled and so were the other family members.  It was alot of fun making the card and I'm glad he really enjoyed it.  I also made one for the maintenance men at work and they loved it too.

I know people who enjoy receiving gifts but I will have to admit.  I enjoy giving gifts.  I have a hard to receiving myself but take delight in making things for other people to give.  It's even more rewarding when they are pleased with what you worked so hard on.

My dad is one of those guys who never meets a stranger.  He is super friendly and has a big heart, no pun intended.  I say that as he has congestive heart failure due to an enlarged heart.  My dad is also struggling with other sickness and daily declining.  However, he is still concerned with everyone else. 

I worry about him all the time and wish sometimes that I lived closer so he could get the correct health attention he needs.  It's hard watching him go to the University hospital and get intern doctors after intern doctors and they all have a different diagnosis for him.  This is one of the struggles people go through without insurance.  Because his health is so bad, he doesn't qualify for insurance however that has to be something that can be done and that's what I wish I could be in Oklahoma to help out.  Unfortunately, when you are dealing with the system, you need to do alot of foot work and door pounding.

I love my dad and pray that the Lord continues to keep his arms around him.  I pray that the Lord will send angels in his path to encourage him on those rough days and continue to keep him uplifted.  Thank you Lord for his life.

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.