God decided he needed one more guardian next to him to protect his eternal kingdom. He decided it was time for my dad to be next to him. It was my father who served as my best friend, my life expert, as my own personal consultant. He was a very wise man who protected me from everything and everyone around me.
It was his pleasure to give me lectures every day of his life, lectures full of enlightenment and learning. That was his way of showing me love, he always wanted me to better myself as a human being, as a father, and as an individual.
Throughout his life, my father lived and laughed, and he enjoyed making people laugh. A remarkable host, neighbor, co-worker, and just about everything else he did, he was an outstanding man of excellence.
When it came down to his emotions, he was a man of very few words. He wouldn’t show love the usual way, but he would still make sure you knew he loved you in every other aspect a man show you his love and protection. I believe he was the most genuine person I have ever met, and he was very connected to his heart; he always spoke from the heart.
I loved his perfect imperfections every day of his life. In addition to telling him that I loved him, I always embraced him, kissing his bearded cheeks and adjacent to his prominent mustache. I also shared with him every good and bad story I ever had every single day of my life, and I shall continue to do so.
I didn’t get a chance to tell him exactly what my goals were for my community even that was a disagreement with him. But I think he sees the big picture now and is feeling proud.
I have to confess, I didn’t always listen to his advices and that led to some difficult experiences for not having done just that. Experiences that I could have prevented if I had listened to his harsh words full of wise messages.
My father taught me to train my mind to be someone better. He wanted to make sure I was a leader, not a follower. He always told me to look for the truth and facts. I still do just that.
He loved his family unconditionally and he stood next to my mom the whole time providing for her in every way he could.
He passed away February 22nd, 2023. He was a victim of an aggressive lymphoma that went misdiagnosed by private and public institutions that was just discovered a few weeks ago and that was terminal. But he wanted to make sure his beautiful wife didn’t have to suffer next to him during this very painful disease. And he did just that but in a very hard way, not only for me, but for everyone around him.
I know he wanted to teach me a lesson. And once again he did so in many ways.
Lesson to be learned; If your parents are still alive, please call them and tell them you love them regardless your relationship status. If they are with my dad in heaven, please pray for everyone there.
Te amo papa y siempre te amaré. Gracias por todo lo que me diste… te vere pronto
By Beto Rodriguez