Daddy's Poem 

His hair was combed up nicely, 
is dress shirt bottoned. 
Today was Daddy's Day at school, 
and he couldn't wait to go. 
 
But his mommy tried to tell him, 
that he probably should stay home. 
Why the kids might not understand, 
if he went to school alone 
 
But he was not afraid; 
he knew just what to say. 
What to tell his classmates 
of why he wasn't there today. 
 
But still his mother worried, 
for him to face this day alone. 
And that was why once again, 
she tried to keep her son home. 

But the little boy went to school 
eager to tell them all. 
About a dad he never sees 
a dad who never calls. 
 
There were daddies along the wall in back, 
for everyone to meet. 
Children squirming impatiently, 
anxious in their seats. 
 
One by one the teacher called 
a student from the class 
To introduce their daddy, 
as seconds slowly passed. 
 
At last the teacher called his name, 
every child turned to stare. 
Each of them was searching, 
for a man who wasn't there. 
 
"Where's his daddy at?" 
he heard a boy call out. 
"He probably doesn't have one," 
another student dared to shout. 
 
And from somewhere near the back, 
he heard a daddy say, 
"Looks like another deadbeat dad, 
too busy to waste his day." 
 
The words did not offend him, 
as he smiled up at his Mom. 
And looked back at his teacher, 
who told him to go on. 
 
And with hands behind his back, 
slowly he began to speak. 
And out from the mouth of a child, 
came words incredibly unique. 
 
"My Daddy couldn't be here, 
because he lives so far away. 
But I know he wishes he could be, 
since this is such a special day. 
 
And though you cannot meet him, 
I wanted you to know. 
All about my daddy, 
and how much he loves me so. 
 
He loved to tell me stories 
he taught me to ride my bike. 
He surprised me with a rose, 
and taught me to fly a kite. 
 
We used to share fudge sundaes, 
and ice cream in a cone. 
And though you cannot see him. 
I'm not standing here alone. 
 
"Cause my daddy's always with me, 
even though we are apart
I know because he told me, 
he'll forever be in my heart". 
 
With that, his little hand reached up, 
and lay across his chest. 
Feeling his own heartbeat, 
beneath his favorite shirt. 
 
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, 
his mother stood in tears. 
Proudly watching her son, 
who was wise beyond his years. 
 
For he stood up for the love 
of a man not in his life. 
Doing what was best for him, 
doing what was right. 
 
And when he dropped his hand back down, 
staring straight into the crowd. 
He finished with a voice so soft, 
but its message clear and loud. 
 
"I love my daddy very much, 
he's my shining star. 
And if he could, he'd be here, 
but heaven's just too far. 
 
You see he was a policeman 
and died just this past year 
When airplanes hit the towers 
and taught Americans to fear. 
 
But sometimes when I close my eyes, 
it's like he never went away."
And then he closed his eyes, 
and saw him there that day. 
 
And to his mothers amazement, 
he witnessed with surprise. 
A room full of daddies and children, 
all starting to close their eyes. 
 
Who knows what they saw before them, 
who knows what they felt inside. 
Perhaps for merely a second, 
they saw him at his side. 
 
"I know you're with me Daddy," 
to the silence he called out. 
And what happened next made believers, 
of those once filled with doubt. 
 
Not one in that room could explain it, 
for each of their eyes had been closed. 
But there on the desk beside him, 
was a fragrant long-stemmed rose. 
 
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, 
by the love of his shining star. 
And given the gift of believing, 
that heaven is never too far. 

 
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, 
an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, 
but then an entire life to forget them. 
 
Take the time...to live and love! 
Until eternity. God bless 

Father's Love Letter

My Child
You may not know me, but I know everything about you Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your father 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore Psalm 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad. Almighty God 

"A TRUE AMERICAN HERO"

25Jesus said to her, "I am the 
resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

 There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to go to the Photo Album and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock. I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.
Great work Bubba!

UNFOLDING THE ROSEBUD

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
God opens this flower so sweetly,
In my hands it will fade and die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?

So I'll trust in Him for His leading
Each moment of every day.
I will look to him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.

The pathway that lies before me,
Only my Heavenly Father knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I am free.
I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I, too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted Me now; He set me free!
-Author Unknown