« Your Annoying Spam Comments! | Home | Reflections of Passion »
Reflections of Christmas Past
For me as a young child, Christmas was always the best time of the year. As with any child, anxiously waiting to jump from a warm bed, scurry to the tree, and open the presents that had been left for us. Mom and Dad managed to create many of those special times for both me and my sister with memories that would never escape us.
It was always about the family and the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. My father kept that faith instilled in all our lives and at the forefront of our family.
I can recall each Christmas the wonderful times we had as a family. The sad part is for the last thirty one years now, our family hasn’t had Dad around to share those happy moments with. He remains a memory for all of us now.
Each year seems to get a little more heavy for me, missing him. I thought that time healed pain such as this, but it hasn’t. I feel truly blessed to have been born to parents such as mine. Mom is still with us and we enjoy her company each and every moment that we can. But Dad, we still miss you so.
He was a man of high honor with a love for his God that far exceeds anyone I have ever known. He passed away at the young age of 42 from Leukemia, just a few days past his birthday. The six months that Dad was in the hospital dying, he managed to make so many friends and changed so many lives. One in particular has always stood out; a letter that my mother received the day after his passing. It is a letter from his doctor and one I that will always cherish.
9-15-76
Dear Mrs. Kunzie
Well, I knew the day would come when I would round the corner of the 6th floor and not find my friend there anymore. But today I have been rather happy instead of sad. Tom was prepared in death as well as he was prepared for life. I believe the Lord prepared you, his family, for the termination of his earthly life also. An example he was and such an encouragement for me that I will never forget.
I am truly thankful to have known him. One particular thing that endeared you both to me was the beauty of the feeling that each of you held for the other. He spoke of you with such love and warmth and devotion. Truly there is a special love within Christian families.
May God’s presence be a reality to you especially during this time of bereavement and rejoicing. Again, I say thank you for knowing you and may God Bless you.
In Christ
George Salter, Ph.D
Thank you Daddy, for being here for me. I love you and still miss you.
Merry Christmas!
Leave a Comment