James,
No apologies ever! What I wrote and how it helped is all God's doing, not mine. I'm but the empty, rusty vessel He sometimes punches through my arrogance and busyness to allow me to be a vehicle to do His good work!
I'm at Peace with Dad's passing. There is much left to do on this side on his behalf, now, but the hard part of standin by his side for over 2 years is done. I know he rests in the arms of the Lord!
Thanks all for your prayers, concerns, PM's, emails and such... I thank you one and all!
Now let's redouble our efforts to stand in the gap for all those who remain here on this blue marble and carry their burdens to the foot of the cross!