THE REUNION

My father and I never really had a close relationship.  His emotional and physical abuse created a gulf between us.  Not that it was his fault, he had several emotional and mental issues.  But despite these differences I knew deep down in his heart that he loved us all sincerely and deeply.  He denied God all of my life.  I didn't even know he was Lutheran until he became ill and my Pastor began ministering to him.  I was so happy when my Pastor told me of his salvation. 
Lately he has been on my mind a lot.  I keep thinking of him in the presence of our Lord and of our reunion when I am finally there too.  I keep thinking of how I will finally know the love not only of my Father in heaven, in His presence, but the true love of my father.