waiting

Dad's on the mend and this afternoon after an exhausting funeral laden day I set at his bedside and listen as he tells of the economic rising and falling of his life story. I find it relaxing as with the wisdom of having been there he soothes my anxieties by saying "Have patience, wait and things will come round."
Leaving his bedside I feel better and I am not only ready to wait I am also more able...
Thanks dad... Get well soon.

Evening brings fellowship group and a discussion of a local hymn which seems to fit my discussion with dad.

Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Before our Father’s throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one
Our comforts and our cares.
We share each other’s woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives,
And longs to see the day.
From sorrow, toil and pain,
And sin, we shall be free,
And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity.