And there they were – a precious father and daughter, Greg and little Mia (not their actual names – protection of their hearts). Less than a year ago, Greg and Mia walked through the deepest valley.
The loss of a beloved wife and mama after a long, hard battle with cancer. A journey no family ever chooses -- yet one they faced together.
And now -- here they are. Carrying on. Smiling again. Living forward.
Mia, full of joy and love, opening her gifts with that sparkle only a child can bring. Greg, camera in hand, capturing moment after moment -- freezing time the way only a loving father would.
Snapshot after snapshot -- holding onto memories while still making new ones.
BTW -- those last two photos -- daddy was determined to get his girl that ball. Probably $100 later of trying and trying -- he got her that ball!
And as I watched Greg, I couldn’t help but think -- that’s what love does. It stays. It shows up. It keeps going.
It reminded me of Max Lucado’s words:
If God had a refrigerator or a wallet… our picture would be on it and in it.
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending love of our Heavenly Father.
A love that chases us, holds us, carries us -- especially in the moments when life feels heavy and tender and fragile. A love that whispers, “You are not alone. You are Mine.”
Greg’s love for his daughter is a beautiful glimpse of that greater love. Steady. Faithful. Present.
And maybe that’s our reminder today. Even on the days when we miss someone deeply -- even when the party ends and the quiet settles in -- we are still held and seen and deeply loved.
“For the Lord your God is with you -- He will take great delight in you -- He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
So, let’s lift our eyes. Let’s choose gratitude. Let’s remember that we have a Father Who is with us, for us, and lovingly guiding us as we grow in Him.
Oh how deeply we are loved by our Heavenly Father – always!
#recklesslove #fatherslove #youareloved
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