The Rev

A Tribute to a Great Man,
a Great Preacher,
and a Great Father

Lisa's Essay

I was asked to write a short story about my life as a minister's daughter. Actually it never seemed much different, except that I was blessed to have such a good family. I don't remember my parents ever fighting. I remember my mom being upset once but it was over something silly. I'm sure they probably argued but it was never in front of us. I was also blessed with a wonderful brother and sisters. I don't remember us fighting at all, maybe once or twice.

Then I grew up and life got tougher. If it weren't for my family, I probably wouldn't have made it through. They made me know that I am a good person and God loves me unconditionally; and for all that I am blessed.

I did worry about my Dad allot. I worried about what Church people thought of me, but I was always proud of my Dad. I guess that's why I was proud to be a minister's daughter. I did get allot of comments like, "She's a minister's daughter. Don't swear in front of her. She's such a good girl." and so on. And then there were the comments like, "I heard about minister's daughters, they're trouble." But I always knew they were just joking.

Well, I could go on and tell you many stories of things my father and mother have done for me, but if anyone reading this knows me they can see that my parents are still there for me.

I love my family and therefore I am blessed. Love is the difference in every situation. God loves everyone unconditionally and so should we. Love is a very small word but it is very powerful.

- Lisa Shellhamer

PS I only cried about ten times writing this.

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A Tribute to a Great Man, a Great Preacher, and a Great Father

A Tribute to a Great Man,
a Great Preacher,
and a Great Father