An Eternal Blessing.

Now i know you all are like, who is this good-looking man right here. Well, im proud to say that this man is....MY POPS :) Tipasa LavuLavu Tukuafu. Born in the island of Fuamotu, Tonga. At the age of  4, my dad lost his beautiful mother on the night of his birthday. The 3rd youngest out of 12, his life was not like any other. Being raised by his oldest sister, my dad was a confused soul. Money wasn't something him or his family had, but he made the best out of everything. A college graduate, my dad stands today as one of the most humblest men i know. It takes ALOT to get him mad....unfortunately i was the one who would always piss him off, but i know that it was always for the best.
I never could understand why my dad Loved being the bishop for our ward.that to me sounded like the hardest calling in the ward. Me being the bishops daughter, it was hard for me to try and cope with the title i held. Until yesterday, i finally realized the blessing which my dad held. being the BISHOP was a great calling. A natural man to be called of god, to hold keys to help over a 1,000 souls. Not for the sake of himself, but to always be in the service of others. To have a greater blessing, and to be around the joys of helping those in our ward, and also those who have converted. Bishop Tukuafu never showed his anger, but always kept in mind that there is always something greater than himself. that what he is going through is only a glimpse of what our savior had to go through. Throughout his time as bishop, i was able to be a witness to many of the blessings, and also power that he held. I was able to see my dad in action. Now his patience and humbleness showed through his lectures, and talks at church. He had what me and my brothers like to call the "white mans wisdom." A logic thinker, a understanding heart, my reality check...My dad was the type to make us think about what we were doing, and not giving the usual parent lecture. He kept our house open for everyone to come and enjoy. Always keeping in mind that he had many praying for him, he always made sure we would pray for all.
The feeling i got knowing that my family played a big part in our ward was something soo amazing. A feeling that none other could replace. Our ward is like Family. Couldnt see myself without them. i mean after all, they basically rasied me. For me, being able to see how many lives my dad was able to help was the greatest blessing of all blessings. Service means more to me now because what he held. I now know a whole different meaning, and also have a better understanding of why our church...all religions actually, have service being a big part of there gospel.
I know all good things must come to an end, but this is something i know i wont ever take for granted. Because his willingness to serve as an amazing bishop, and also an amazing dad-I can look back at these past years as him being a servant of god and be happy that he fulfilled his calling. I am grateful for such an amazing, understanding, Loveable dad in my life.Love my pops :) XoXo