I was asked to create a video as to be presented today, July 18. The video must speaks appreciation to my dad – my pastor as well. Since he is our local church senior pastor, the video will be presented in front of the congregation and to him. It was actually a surprise event for him. And yes, he was really surprised and in tears.
I had a busy week and I just started working on the task 8 hours before the video being presented. It was 12mn July 18 when I begin and finished it 4am the same day. I don’t had enough time to create a good one but i am proud to say it comes from my heart, i was sleepy and so tired then since prior to the making i came from the gym where i have been for my weekly workout.
While the making was going on, I was in tears – so much in tears. I realized my dad is getting older, and on July 25 he will be in his 60s. I realized many things. I am not that close to him and i think he deserve my love and my care. I have been so reserved and feels so far away from him. He is 34 years in service for our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m so much amazed how wonderful God has doing in my life, how God mold me through my father. Dad was very strict to us when we were still young, i remember, and that almost leads me to hate him. I hope and pray God will give me the courage to face him showing how soft I am and care for him. I am ashamed to show that I care, only God knows but i know it is not enough and i have to really show it to him while there are still chances. God sees my heart for my dad. I am so broken but i told to myself, I will continue what Dad has started and what Dad trained us to be – a servant of God. Yeah, dad is a very humble man i can say it. He act as a firm, brave and strict leader to the people God entrusted to him, but, he is so humble to all of his leaders, and i salute him for that. I know it is not easy to care people but he did, patient yet he rebukes – and many misinterpret him for that. But i know the heart of my father, just he does care for the people.
Rhoda Maniquez
