Getting past the 4-week mark

Saturday was Josh's birthday, and also marked 4 weeks since my dad passed away.

We celebrated Josh's birthday by going out to dinner at Outback- my first time there and it was excellent! It was just me, Josh, and Andy. My mom decided to party hearty at the bar that night which resulted in a phone call late that night at 2 am that lasted close to 2 and 1/2 hours. Long story.

Friday night the Lord answered my prayers and I got to see my dad once again, to hold him and talk to him, to see him alive. In a dream. But the joy that washed over me when I saw his face, smiling, alive, was unlike any joy I've felt since he passed. I thank God for his Grace in letting me see my dad again. I've been praying for that chance. I continue to pray that God will allow me many more chances like this to see my dad, in my dreams.

The Holidays are quickly approaching and we are sketching out our plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I would like to say that I hope we can get through both holidays with the least amount of stress possible. I'd better start praying, because we're gonna need all the help we can get.