At 7.13am last Thursday morning, about 15 minutes before my alarm was due to go off, our phone rang – Phone calls at that time in the morning are never good news, and sure enough this particular phone call was to let me know that just a couple of minutes earlier, my Dad had passed away.
So it’s now one week one since that phone call we all dread, and to be honest, I’m only now beginning the grieving process having spent most of the last week supporting Mum, letting people know about Dad’s passing and when the funeral was, as well as actually getting everything sorted for the funeral. So this last week has really been a bit of a blur leading up to yesterday, Dad’s funeral, so it’s probably no surprise that today I’ve been feeling very emotional, shedding a lot of tears, and thinking about Dad a lot.
As I said in Stress and Strain a couple of days ago, Dad professed no faith, however he was always supportive of Mum and me as we attended the Salvation Army. I have certainly found great strength from my faith in these last days, and can only reiterate to you words which I have said many time before…God is more than just enough to get us through everything.
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Please listen closely to the beautiful words of the song More Than Just Enough by Sara Luneack:
The Distinct Dot 
Dear Dorothy, firstly, I express my sympathy at the loss of your dad. The scriptures you quoted are most apt and most true. You know as someone who knows the Lord that your dad will have been covered by you and your mum’s faith. Some people have a quiet undisclosed faith and that is probably what your dad had. He seen your involvement with that Sally Army etc but maybe just preferred to keep his faith to himself. As long as we keep the Lord close to our hearts, He understands that some of us just prefer it that way. Grace and leace to you and yours, Dorothy
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Thank you. However my Dad was always quite clear that he did not believe in God so unfortunately it wasnt that he just kept his faith to himself. However at least Mum and me have our faith to support us as well as good family and friends.
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