Richard Joseph Mansfield, RIP

That eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love him.  ~1 Corinthians 2:9

Ave Maria!  Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of my father's entrance into eternal life. My sweet sister Annie said it all in her email to me first thing in the morning:  "OH, HAPPY DAY!!"  Happy, happy, happy indeed!!  A happiness too deep for words, which is why I didn't blog yesterday even though I thought of Daddy all day long. 

The above verse from Scripture is one that Daddy often mentioned to me, and I always hold it close in my heart.  How greatly I long to fully share in those marvelous things that God has prepared for us who love Him!  My love is still so imperfect, so lacking in so many ways, and therefore I  confidently pray each day this simple but powerful prayer that Daddy taught me when I was little girl:

Jesus and Mary, accept our hearts though poor,

And grant that we may love thee ever more and more.