A
Dad Who Was There
He
was a dad who was there for his kids as they grew,
Not
too busy to be part of all they would do.
Playing
catch in the yard or just out for a run,
He
was a dad who was there, full of laughter and fun.
He
was a dad who was there when they came home at night,
Helping
with homework and settling fights.
Setting
them straight with a loving, firm hand,
He
was a dad who was there, always taking a stand.
He
was a dad who was there as they learned to work hard,
Washing
the car and out mowing the yard.
They
did not cut corners--they knew he would check!
He
was a dad who was there to teach them respect.
He
was a dad who was there when they learned about Christ,
When they knelt to ask Jesus to enter their lives.
When they knelt to ask Jesus to enter their lives.
Learning
to read through their Bibles and pray,
He
was a dad who was there so that they would not stray.
He
was a dad who was there when they were all gone,
Finding
their futures and venturing on.
Praying
and caring, giving advice--
He
was a dad who was there as they faced adult life.
He
was a dad who was there when they entered the Gate
Of
that city called “Heaven.” They knew he would wait.
And
for all of eternity, in God’s tender care,
Even
in heaven: He was a dad who was there.
~klv
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