Well, I'm having a tough week as I am really missing my dad a lot. I've been pretty weepy at the thought of him and wish he was here to give me a big hug. I love my dad with all my heart, but I am so frustrated that he's not here to encourage me and be proud of me for the accomplishments I am achieving in my life. For those of you who don't know, my dad left our family about 10 years or so ago and officially cut off all contact with us kids at that time. So my journey has been one where I have dealt with the fact that he's not around for me, my siblings and our children, but I also understand that I'm being protected from anything that could happen that would caused more hurt in my life. It is times like these that I wonder, "Why was it him and not someone else?" I know there is a plan and a purpose and I'm greatful for what I've learned during these years, but that thought is still there out of selfishness for me wanting to hear my dad's words of adoration and affirmation. It's even more difficult when other's, like my sister-in-law's dad, say such encouraging things to uplift me and I wish it were my dad. Well, for all the letters I've written him over the years, he knows I love him and miss him, but I would love even a little 4-word letter back..."I love you too!" I'll be fine and continue to carry on with my family and friends, but I know that something will trigger this longing I have to be with my daddy and again, swim through all these emotions with more strength than last time. So to my dad I say, "I love you with every fiber of my being!" Love, your missy pink polka dots
My dad was always the one cooking up a storm at our house whether it was a main dish or dessert so this recipe is for him.
Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
2 packages (24 ) ice cream sandwiches
1 container cool whip or whipped cream
1 jar caramel topping, I like Mrs. Richardson's
Heath Toffee bits, You can buy the bag down the baking isle or the bars and smash them.
In a 9x13 pan, place a layer of ice cream sandwiches, cutting to fit the bottom if needed. Pour a layer of caramel topping and spread out evenly. Add another layer of ice cream bars and pour more caramel over spreading evenly. Sprinkle some Heath toffee bits over the caramel layer, top with cool whip and sprinkle with more Heath toffee bits. Freeze until you are ready to serve. Enjoy.
15 years ago
3 comments:
Thank you for being so real and honest about your feelings. I pray one day your Dad will come back to his family. I'm so sorry he has put you all through this. My husband has gone through a similar situation with his own mother. I think it even is more difficult when you have children. You want them to know both sets of grandparents. Only the Lord knows..
luv you, Vic
Kirsten I had no idea.... I will be praying for you - for your Dad - for you whole family. I cried when I read this blog post... It breaks my heart to hear about families that are hurting so much. I will be praying.
Yea, I know how you feel Kirsten. I miss him also. There are times when I need my brother and he's not there. It can be very lonely. It's funny how one person can have such a impact on our lives.
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