Today marks the second anniversary of my Dad's death. Some days it seems like he's been gone for so long and other days it seems as though he were just here. If he only knew how many lives he touched while he was here. My dad was one of the most humble men you have ever met. He had no idea what an impact he had on people's lives. I am so proud to have been his daughter. I am assured that he impacted this city with the love of Jesus more than any famous politician or preacher ever will. People know me as David Dwyer's daughter and that is enough for me. It reminds me to enjoy every moment and that in every moment I can demonstrate the love of Jesus to others. Everywhere I go, people tell me how Dad was so kind to them or that he was such a great man. They always have a story of something that he did for them that was not expected. Did you know that anytime that someone had a complaint at his store, he would get a couple cartons of his favorite ice cream and deliver it to them at their house and tell them how sorry he was? He was a grocery store manager. I've never met any of the managers at the stores that I shop at. He knew every customer and they all knew about his kids. He was my hero. We all miss him so much. I keep thinking that eventually I won't cry every time that someone mentions his name to me, but I'm not there yet. Luke said that he was going to go find Heaven and bring Papa back. I have to admit that I often think that. If we could ,we would. I know, I know. He wouldn't want to if he could, but we would still try.:)Today, Susanna and I went to his grave. Susanna picked out hot pink flowers to put on it. She said he would have liked them. :) While we were there, I just kept thinking that if I could have just one more day to spend with him what would I tell him? I pray that everyone who reads this tells their family how much they love them whenever they get the chance. Cherish every moment!
I'm noticing how this blog is not flowing very well. Oh well, I'm tired,sad, and tired. See!
4 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss... I want to be that kind of parent... I want my kids to be proud of me and I want to the person who shows Christ's love in all that I do... what lofty goals they seem like.... You father must have been a wonderful man. He raised a beautiful, godly woman, who is an amazing mom and I am honored to be her friend!!
I feel for you on this anniversary. It is not one you want to celebrate. I was sad when I found you again to see that your dad had died. He really was a good man. I'll be thinking about you today.
I too have so many great memories of your dad either at cheerleading competitions, ball games, or even at bi-lo stepping out of his office to give a quick hello! Trully one of the most gracious, humble and kind men I have ever met! We are all blessed to have known him and to have had the opportunity to be influenced by his Christ like heart! I feel sure he watches all of you kids and is so honored by your lives as each of you so much resemble his! I know he is proud!!
i never knew him all that well as i was a kid... but i can echo what you said. i definitely remember him being a really nice guy to this "crazy" kid who probably "terrorized" his store from time to time. takes a special person to be nice to a kid like that.
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