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Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
It Only Takes a Spark
They say it only takes a spark to get a fire going. Well, that spark was you. Today I want to write to my late father, Homero Gomez Cerna.
Today is your birthday. Happy Birthday, Daddy. Tomorrow is the anniversary of your death. Still a celebration, but one that I must admit, is harder for me to bear.
Thank you for your spark, Daddy. You once told me that I can do anything I wanted to...and I believed you. I believe you still. Why me? The words of a parent are so strong. I learned that from you. Your wisdom and lessons still follow me. For a while I resented your leaving, for the time I didn't get to spend with you. I choose now to focus on the time I did.
I miss your greetings. I miss the way when I entered into the house, you immediately announced my arrival to the world. I miss how you loved my daughter and you called her Beautiful, and you told her to her face that she was. She didn't understand you then, but I remind her of how you spoke to her. I miss your big, contagious laugh and the jokes you told. You were not done with me.
I dream of you seeing my son one day. You would say he has your mother's eyes, and that he's "puro Gomez".
Rest in peace, dear Daddy. Where you left off, our God has picked up. He has held me and brought the Comforter to me in the midst of your absence. He has sung songs over me as you used to. The morning is our friend.
Although I still remember you vividly and will never let you go, I know I have to trust in God to bring people to me to show me the way. I know I will see you again one day. Our God knows I want to.
Rio was crying for you yesterday. She said she didn't want to go to heaven because it takes too long to come home. She misses you. I told her heaven was home, and that you would be waiting along with our Father, God. I remember being scared of heaven, clinging to this life with all of my heart, but I don't anymore. I long for heaven!
Here's my family celebrating you today. I love to capture their love for you.
I love and miss you so much!
In loving memory.
Homer Gomez Cerna
February 28, 1936-March 1, 2007
Loving Husband, Amazing Father of 12
Here's a song I dedicate to you; can't wait to see you!
Finally Home by MercyMe
I’m gonna wrap my arms around my daddy’s neck
And tell him that I’ve missed him.
And tell him all about the man that I became
And hope that it pleased him
There’s so much I want to say
There’s so much I want you to know
Chorus
When I finally make it home
When I finally make it home
Then I’ll gaze upon the throne of the King
Frozen in my steps
And all the questions that I swore I would ask
Words just won’t come yet
So amazed at what I’ve seen
So much more than this old mind can hold
Chorus
Bridge
And the sweetest sound my ears have yet to hear
Voices of the angels
Chorus
Edited to add (February 28th, 2011):
It's been yet another year, and still you flow from my heart. I've heard more stories about you and am even learning more about you as our family shares their memories of you with me. Your brother, Abel, misses you, and so does everyone else.
You have a big heart! There's no doubt in my mind that God will be using you to help in his kingdom in heaven--you have such a giving spirit! I am proud of your legacy of helping others. I knew I enjoyed doing it, but now I realize it's because I had you as an example. I didn't realize that until now. You created a family with a big heart for servicing others and I am going to continue with your legacy.
Thank you for being a good daddy. I will see you again one day! Rio mentioned how she can't wait to see you--she's not afraid of heaven anymore. Now she dreams of it--as do I. Can't wait to see you and praise our Lord together! May your soul be blessed for eternity. May the Lord our God hold your spirit in the palm of his hand and shine through you so that you may feel power and love for you. I will always love you. Happy Birthday.
Today is your birthday. Happy Birthday, Daddy. Tomorrow is the anniversary of your death. Still a celebration, but one that I must admit, is harder for me to bear.
Thank you for your spark, Daddy. You once told me that I can do anything I wanted to...and I believed you. I believe you still. Why me? The words of a parent are so strong. I learned that from you. Your wisdom and lessons still follow me. For a while I resented your leaving, for the time I didn't get to spend with you. I choose now to focus on the time I did.
I miss your greetings. I miss the way when I entered into the house, you immediately announced my arrival to the world. I miss how you loved my daughter and you called her Beautiful, and you told her to her face that she was. She didn't understand you then, but I remind her of how you spoke to her. I miss your big, contagious laugh and the jokes you told. You were not done with me.
I dream of you seeing my son one day. You would say he has your mother's eyes, and that he's "puro Gomez".
Rest in peace, dear Daddy. Where you left off, our God has picked up. He has held me and brought the Comforter to me in the midst of your absence. He has sung songs over me as you used to. The morning is our friend.
Although I still remember you vividly and will never let you go, I know I have to trust in God to bring people to me to show me the way. I know I will see you again one day. Our God knows I want to.
Rio was crying for you yesterday. She said she didn't want to go to heaven because it takes too long to come home. She misses you. I told her heaven was home, and that you would be waiting along with our Father, God. I remember being scared of heaven, clinging to this life with all of my heart, but I don't anymore. I long for heaven!
Here's my family celebrating you today. I love to capture their love for you.
I love and miss you so much!
In loving memory.
Homer Gomez Cerna
February 28, 1936-March 1, 2007
Loving Husband, Amazing Father of 12
Here's a song I dedicate to you; can't wait to see you!
Finally Home by MercyMe
I’m gonna wrap my arms around my daddy’s neck
And tell him that I’ve missed him.
And tell him all about the man that I became
And hope that it pleased him
There’s so much I want to say
There’s so much I want you to know
Chorus
When I finally make it home
When I finally make it home
Then I’ll gaze upon the throne of the King
Frozen in my steps
And all the questions that I swore I would ask
Words just won’t come yet
So amazed at what I’ve seen
So much more than this old mind can hold
Chorus
Bridge
And the sweetest sound my ears have yet to hear
Voices of the angels
Chorus
Edited to add (February 28th, 2011):
It's been yet another year, and still you flow from my heart. I've heard more stories about you and am even learning more about you as our family shares their memories of you with me. Your brother, Abel, misses you, and so does everyone else.
You have a big heart! There's no doubt in my mind that God will be using you to help in his kingdom in heaven--you have such a giving spirit! I am proud of your legacy of helping others. I knew I enjoyed doing it, but now I realize it's because I had you as an example. I didn't realize that until now. You created a family with a big heart for servicing others and I am going to continue with your legacy.
Thank you for being a good daddy. I will see you again one day! Rio mentioned how she can't wait to see you--she's not afraid of heaven anymore. Now she dreams of it--as do I. Can't wait to see you and praise our Lord together! May your soul be blessed for eternity. May the Lord our God hold your spirit in the palm of his hand and shine through you so that you may feel power and love for you. I will always love you. Happy Birthday.
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