It's not too late Dad.

Good evening my good people!!

So, my father has never taken an interest in my life. He lives 10 minutes away, but it feels like he is non existent. I have never stayed a night with my Dad. I don't believe we have ever eaten together.. No child support to help my mother. His birthday is in December, so I use that as an opportunity to send him a birthday card, and make the only phone call I will make to him all year, and invite him over for Christmas. He always says no. But I still put a present under the tree in case he does come. (Wouldn't want him to be without a gift) Every year he is a no show, and every year his gift is the last one under the tree... Believe it or not it doesn't hurt anymore.. God calls for me to serve, regardless if the other person reciprocates back to me or not. I have long forgiven my dad. I think he thinks its too late to have a relationship with me.. or he could simply just wish I would leave him alone...

So today, I took a leap out on faith and called him. I invited him for a dinner to Red Lobster (i hear he likes seafood) and told him that I want to celebrate him. Yes, I want to celebrate the fact that he is a father.. not the father I would have chosen.. but he is the father that God gave me.. and even though he does not love me.. I want to be able to please God, and show that I can love someone that doesn't love me... Anywoo.. he warmly said he would get back with me.. and usually he is very cold and direct.. I will pray that he comes with me.. no matter what he has a heartbeat to... I mean don't we all??

With a happy, and great love and favor of God, I say I miss you and keep up the great work! You are growing beyond belief.