Letter to my dad

(My dad called me tonight and after I got off the phone with him I felt that there were a few things that I need to reiterate to him in a letter, just because its easier I decided to type it out on here and then send it to him with a recent picture of my kids.)


Hey Dad,
It was really good to hear from you tonight. I have missed hearing from you. I wanted to tell you that it really ment a lot to me to hear you still talking about God. I have been worried about you and have been praying that you hadn't turned your back on Him after all of the things you have been through. But I'm excited to hear that you are still seeking him and looking for ways to minister to others through this all. I also wanted to tell you that even though you feel like a failure as a dad and grandpa that isn't true. To me having a dad who loves the Lord and prays for his kids is a much bigger asset to me and my kids than having a dad who had all the money in the world. I really do still love you and want you to be involved in my kids lives. I want them to know that their Grandpa loves them and prays for them. To me that is more important than anything money can buy. So please know that you aren't a failure. Regardless of what has gone on in the past or what mistakes you have made. You are my dad and I still love you. All I ask of you is that you keep serving God and keep me, my husband and my kids in your prayers. Its reassuring to know that someone else is going to the thrown room interceeding on your behalf. God is a good God and he always has and always will provide for our needs. I really don't worry much about our finances. God always provides for us and we always have enough money for the things we need.
Anyway just wanted to let you know how much it meant to me to hear from you last night. I will continue to pray for you and I will be praying that things would work out for you to go to Texas and work under M.S. if that is Gods will. I also do think it is important for you to go through inpatient counseling for you addiction. I know its hard to understand people who are addicted unless you have been in their shoes, but I really think its best for you to start out of a completely fresh foot, meaning to kick the drugs before starting over in Texas. Jay and I both are pretty sure that if you went through an inpatient rehab program they should have programs for you to find jobs and get reoriented into society after the treatment. I just don't want to see you destroy yourself. You have a lot to live for. You have two kids and two grandkids who love you and want the best for you.

Thanks again for calling me.

Love ya,
Lori