“Life has a myriad of opportunities that await us!”
As I read this line, I almost canât believe I wrote it. All of the positive things I’ve written, make so much sense, but none of them feel as powerful as they once didâsince I lost my father a month ago. Dad departed this earth and went to heaven on November 23, 2019, and my life will never be the same again. My dad and I were close. While I know he is in a better place, and I donât mean that to sound clichĂŠ, I still miss him so very much!
My mind swirls with things I couldâve done different, more time I couldâve spent, I am filled with sadness, and the pain of knowing I wonât get to see him on a daily basis anymore really hurts. I visited him every chance I got and was his caregiver for many years. I really watched over him as best I could! Apparently, that wasn’t enough. The disease still got him in the end. Itâs hard for me to even write this post.
I donât want to work anymore. I wonder why I aspired to do so much before this, my dad was more important to me than anyone. If only I hadnât traveled, if only I hadnât extended myself and been so busy, if only I wouldâve stayed at home more.
While I know it was REALLY hard for him here, I am still sad that he is not with me anymore. I keep thinking, if only I had more time⌠At the same time I know there is hope, I feel a peace and warmth of love that I have never quite felt before. It is coming from my dad and Jesus. With that said, Iâd like to leave you with this videoâthis miraculous story that I believe to be true!
It was a book that became a New York Times bestseller that sold over 13,000,000 copies and even became a movie! This is a one-of-a-kind interview with Pastor Todd and Colton Burpo! I have had some correspondence with them by email and they are genuine people. I am sure you will be able to spot that from watching the video.
Heaven is for real, yes, and we will be there. Heaven is a journey, also, not only a destination. Our journey to heaven has already begun. With that said, one piece of scripture I want to leave you with is this one: “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask me anything (John 16:22-23).” ~Jesus
And I hope you enjoy the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmNrQ7Smung
With much love & respect,
-Zina
XoXo

About Zina
Zina Hermez authored Not Without God: A Story of Survival. Her stories have been featured in various guest articles, medical journals, magazines, newsletters, and 200+ of her very own blog posts. As a long-time educator, sheâs had the privilege of working with thousands of students from different backgrounds and parts of the world. Sheâs taught at automotive corporations like General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Bosch, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and she’s worked with students of all ages, K-adult. She began her own teaching services incorporating math and other subjects. Her writing endeavors have earned her an invitation to speak at the Harvard Faculty Clubâs âBusiness Expert Forum.â Zinaâs goal is to help others overcome adversity. Socializing with friends, taking trips, listening to music, and networking are among her hobbies. You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
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