A Broken Heart for Dad We were on our way to the library in town a few days ago. As the girls chattered and giggled a serious subject came up. I was driving and talking, but mostly listening this time. We had all been talking about our dads and how the Lord has to fill the hole up, when dad is not there. Very bold and openly, one of the girls frankly shared how at a early teen age, 12-13, she informed her dad she was on drugs. He too used them daily. She said he left the room, returned with a gun, put it to her head and pulled the trigger. There were no bullets in the gun, but she did not know that. Out of trauma, she broke and ran, jumping through a window and cutting herself. She then called the police and ambulance to help her. She said she has NOTHING to do with her dad now. He continues to use drugs and in fact, just a few years ago, asked her for some!!! She related it to the fact that she dressed very Gothic and rebellious and thinks, as she reflects back, that she felt worthless. I spoke then, sharing the IMPORTANCE of parenting and loving your children. As she played cards with Coach the days before and laughed so loud, I remember the joy I saw on her face. She does not know that Coach even said, "I will really miss her when it is time for her to go home". As sweet as that is, it would be better if her own father was saying that to her. She is working though today in counseling with letters and assignments to resolve this hole that had a great deal to do with why we have her here at Fatherheart. It seems each girl has a story and we have not seen one with a father from their past that was or is in the proper role yet. I am convinced more now than ever the importance of a dad in the lives of a young lady. I believe she will NEVER forget what she has learned here at Fatherheart. She is growing as a christian and in the word each day. The smile upon her face is evident that she has met a dad, a heavenly one named Abba.