[readytofixmyselffirst]

I wish that this topic dealt with my wife, but it doesn't. Instead, it deals with a simple gesture that demonstrates true love. I had gone on a bike ride with my ten year old daughter. When we got back home, we walked to the corner store and I bought her a small ice cream. On the way back, I told her I was going to eat a piece of the cake she had baked and frosted (with homemade frosting) all on her own. I said I was going to eat it with a glass of chocolate milk. I spoke to a friend on the phone and when I came downstairs, there was the piece of cake, cut and topped with a little powder sugar and a strawberry. Next to it was a glass of chocolate milk. No one in the past six months has made anything for me- on the counter, I saw nothing but a daughter's love for her father. I gave her the biggest kiss and came up here to celebrate.I would like this thread be dedicated to celebration for all of us. If we do something fun. We have a laugh. Share a joke or enjoy the small moments of love. Have a great evening to all.

[subooru]

Such a sweet, lovely story. Makes me cry. A love of a father to a daughter is so very, very precious and is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Not growing up with a loving father certainly had an impact on me, so your daughter having such a caring, devoted father will give her so much as she grows to womenhood. You should be so proud that you have this wonderful relationship with your daughter. It is something to cherish. Thank you for sharing such a lovely story. You are so right, let's celebrate the joys in our lives. We do have much to be grateful for, and let's continue to hope that our wayward spouses will find the light and way back to our love. In the meantime, let's all share our joys together as well as our sorrows. We give gifts to each other when we can share the precious, happy moments of our lives. Take care!

[ForeverHopefulOne]

RTFMS, that is such a sweet story.  It reminds me of the relationship I had with my dad growing up.  He owned his own service station and worked his buns of 12 hours a day to provide for his family of 9 (I am his youngest daughter); sometimes he would get home at 9 PM; I would always make sure that I had his dinner waiting for him no matter what time he got home; and I would make sure he had a hot cup of coffee in the morning.  My dad was my hero and biggest supporter.  I miss him terribly, but your story brought a big smile to my face because it reminded me of a happy time - thank you!  I really needed that today!  Your daughter is lucky to have such a wonderful father.

[stillhere]

That is a beautiful moment.  Thanks for sharing it.   

Along the lines of this thread, I will share a story from my week.  Last Thursday night I was at a very low point, very low as I had confirmed the OW the night before.  I knew I had to do something to snap out of this.  My kids need a whole parent.  I realized I had not prayed all day and sat down to do so.  I wasn't really feeling it so I choose a short prayer.   As I was finishing the words of the prayer, my son called out to me.  One of my sisters was here (she lives about an hour away).  She was picking up her daughter from my parents house and stopped in to see me.  She brought me a necklace with the words of the "footprints in the sand" poem.  It was the perfect thing at the perfect time.  I knew and know my prayers are being heard, and I found joy in that moment. 

[Still]

Beautiful story, ready!

My b/g twins are also 10. This is an age where they seemed to so tuned in to our emotional state. I try so hard to hide my sadness when it hits me. Even when I haven't shed a tear or given any indication I am sad, my daughter instantly picks up on it.

I say just love 'em with all that you have right now. These memories are going to last a lifetime.

[Trustandlove]

that 10-year--old age really is lovely.  H left just a week before my birthday; my three were 10 then.  We have a family birthday ritual that we do in the morning, it involves all other family members bringing cake, coffee, etc. to the birthday person in bed.  All three really stepped up to the bar that year, they weren't even particularly comfortable with boiling water or anything but they did it, found everything themselves, candles included and brought it up for me, singing. 

they have done so each year since, and were wonderful on mother's day as well.  (not that they aren't otherwise, but you know what I mean....)

[Still]

Awww....T&L. That is just too sweet!

[Courageous wife]

Wonderful stories!  Wonderful idea for a thread!  Thanks for sharing!

[hurt01]

What wonderful storys. Mine is a little diffrent but last night I to had tears of joy. I have stated on my thread that I had been out of the Lords will for several years which also had a great impact on my kids. When all of this started the Lord brought me to my knees. I am back in church and am letting the Lord lead my life now.

My S24 got out of the Marine corp last sept. He came home mad at the world and at GOD. He was drinking every day. sometimes he would wake up and start drinking and go all day till he past out that night. He recently gave his life back to the Lord and is back in church. His new bride got saved Sunday morning.

About 2 months ago D22 and son inlaw started going to church. D22 gave her life back to the Lord and SIL got saved. So through all of the devistation in our lives the Lord brought us ALL back to him. PRAISE THE LORD!

Now I pray the Lord will work on H .

GOD BLESS! 

[Still]

Hurt,

That is a true testimony of the awesome-ness of God!!!