First of all, I should also be thankful for forgiveness. I never realized how busy I would be and apparently a blog every day was a little too much for me to handle. However, I wanted to share with the blogging world just how awesome my father is.
He’s the guy that I love running errands around town with because everywhere we go, we run across someone who wants to chat or just say hello. Everyone knows him and everyone wants that communication with him. If all any outsider saw of my dad was the way other people treat him, they would see the respect people gave him and see a tidbit of his good character. Even those who don’t “know” my dad are able to see a glimpse of Godly personality.
He’s the guy with the best one liners that can make me burst into giggles, even when I’m in one of my moods. He has a sense of humor like no other and can always bring a smile to your face. It’s a shame so much of his humor is wasted on 7th graders who don’t appreciate it :)
He’s the guy who has set such high expectations in any husband or future husband for my sisters and me. We want a husband like him who is steadfast in his faith and looks at my mother every time as if it were the first. His love pours out onto others.
He’s the guy who helps show me what fatherly love truly means. I know I could never possibly fathom our heavenly Father’s love for us, but if I had to pick an example, I can confidently say that I imagine it being how my dad loves me. Not a day goes by where I haven’t been abundantly provided for or where I don’t feel loved. My dad has been that rock for me and my family.
I had a friend just today tell me that she couldn’t imagine how anybody could not want to be a part of this family. According to her, this is what people dream of. And honestly, I couldn’t agree more.
I love you daddy and couldn’t be more grateful for all you do for me. You have been my teacher, counselor, Webster, preacher, banker, cheerleader, tear wiper and so much more. I can’t wait until I’m able to see again. I love you :)
First of all, thank you for posting and I am so sorry I was slightly pushy for a post =)
ReplyDeleteHowever, this brought tears to my eyes. You have such a gift for writing and you always know just what to say. I couldn't agree more with all that you wrote. Thank you for being such an encourager to me and to others. I love you!
First of all, you have our father's quick wit and humor and it is something that I love about you both!
ReplyDelete-You hit all the nails on the head and made me laugh! I feel so blessed to call him my father as well. I can't wait to see you, Daddy, Mom, and Hannah at Christmas!
-and just in case you ever read this: I love you too DAD!
-Rebekah