Dads letter to Courtney

This is a letter to Courtney;

Dear Courtney,

I wanted to tell you how much that I love you and miss your smiling personality. Since the accident almost 3 1/2 weeks ago our lives have been forever changed. At first the days seemed longer, the sun less brilliant, the rain a little colder, a cold chill settled over our lives. Your mom and I have witnessed your strength and will to survive on an hourly basis. Our family has also been gifted by the miracles of Gods actions through your caregivers.

Like you, I also enjoy reading biographical stories where ordinary people are placed into desparate situations and only through acts of courage and faith in God does the story end on a positive note. People often single out courage as though this personal value were an island into itself. I have learned through you that courage is only a small part of the equation of love and faith. Your courage and will to survive cannot be anything less than a gift from God and we are thankful that you have been blessed with these attributes.

I must confess to you that there have been times as I watched your crumpled body writhe in pain that the agony was almost to much for me to bare and it caused me to question my faith in God. "Why God", I asked myself? I felt pity for myself and that was selfish of me. After much soul searching and prayerful reflection I believe that I now understand some small part of this painful puzzle. That you are much more than my daughter, you are a living example of compassion, love, courage, strength and above all deep and abiding faith in God.

I am sure that God will sustain you and bring you back to us whole, and with a message of courage, faith and love that will inspire others who may be challenged as you are at this moment in your life.

All my Love Forever,
Dad