Tomorrow I am flying to New Zealand. It has happened suddenly as my spiritual father died from a heart attack. He was in his late 70's and has had medical conditions for some time. He has pruned me, guided me, hugged, listened, advised, comforted, corrected, questioned......for 30 years!!!! His name is Roel Ubels, a dutch guy who emigrated to New Zealand in the early 60's I think. Life coaches are very important people and he has been that for me and prayed for me consistently over 3 decades!! I last saw him in February when he came up after I sang and spoke at his church group. He blessed me, annointed me and prayed a prayer, commissioning me to go to the world because I was finally ready!! He gave me his stamp of approval, a very special event for me. So I am going back to sing over him, honour him, thank him, remember him. On the outside a frail older man with the heart of a lion on the inside. I love him and will miss him very much. Now it is time for respect and mourning. If I miss a few days of blogging please forgive me....I'll be back.