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A Father’s Blessing

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
Celebrating the greatest gift a dad can ever give his children

“The blessing” is the greatest gift
my precious dad gave me.
It said that I am special,
that the Lord said I should be.

Twas a compass for my future
pointing me to godly goals
guiding me to be most cautious
on the journey of my soul.

Dad’s blessing said, “You’re gifted!
Greg, my son, you’re most unique.
I see in you potential
in the interests that you seek!”

Dad said he’d always love me,
that there’s nothing I could do
that would cause him to rescind his love
even when my friends are few.

Dad’s blessing gave me courage.
Through his words I felt his pride.
And in Dad’s words I heard God speak
saying He was on my side.

Check out this resource to find out how you can “bless” your family members:

A Letter from a Father in Heaven

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
Loving thoughts to a daughter from out of this world

My dearest daughter,

I know your heart is broken.
As the last words spoken between us
echo in your mind,
please know I’m not blind to your tears.

I can imagine your fears
of facing the challenges of tomorrows
without being able to pick up the phone and call me.

But as Jesus told his best friends
the night before He died,
“Don’t let your heart be troubled!
Don’t be afraid.”

This One in whose presence I now find joy
will never leave you or forsake you.
He will comfort you as only He can.
He will carry you when you are too weak to stand.
He will fill your heart with memories we made.
In the heat of death valley, He will be your shade.

Please know that the time and space between us

is only a temporary separation.
The gulf of grief will be spanned by grace.
It won’t be long until you see my face again.
Remember, a family reunion awaits.

In the meantime,
care for your mom.
Lean into your sorrow.
Embrace the ache.
Speak my name.
Look at my pictures.
Forgive my mistakes.
Honor my memory by the choices you make.

And each morning when you wake,
thank the Lord He placed us in the same family.
He graced us with the privilege of being father and daughter.
Be grateful He gave us each other
for the years that we shared on earth
(and the time we will have in Heaven).

Never forget how much I love you
and how proud I am to be your dad.
See you soon!


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