Where You Lead

Fathers And Daughters

I’ve had a lot of time to think about fathers and daughters lately. I’ve contemplated my own relationship with my father as I’ve tried to guide my son in his relationship with his daughter. I’ve realized how very fortunate I am to have a father who loves me so selflessly.

I could write page after page about my dad and all the things that make him special. One thing, though, sets him apart. He has shared with me, very quietly and without fanfare, his faith. He is not a loud or gregarious man; he doesn’t preach or recite Bible passages. He lives his faith every day, every moment.

In my attempt to be more diligent in saying my Rosary every day, I’ve pulled out a few pamphlets as well as two books explaining the Rosary. The first, Scriptural Rosary, is a small hardback book that my dad gave me. Inside, he wrote simply,

To Marisa
With
Love
Daddy

The second book, The Secret of the Rosary, is a paperback and honestly, I didn’t remember where I’d gotten it. Until I opened it, that is. Inside the front cover my dad had written,

To My
Daughter Marisa
May you find patience,
wisdom and purity of heart and body
As I did.
Love ya
your Dad
in Christ

My Father in heaven must have loved me a great deal to have blessed me with such a wonderful earthly father. Today, as I beg and plead with my heavenly Father to answer my prayer and bring peace and healing to my family, I will keep in mind that I have no been forsaken. I will remember the blessings I’ve been given and have faith that more will come.