I want to shout it from the rooftops! I have the best Dad in the whole wide world!
Today J and I spoke in church--the topic was fathers. I used a great amount of restraint, so as to not "rub it in" for those who are less fortunate or may have lost their father or husband. But I feel compelled on this day especially to say how blessed I am to have such an amazing and Christlike example for a father. He is loving, nurturing, conscientious, and just (not to mention smart for choosing the woman he did). If only all children could grow up in a home with a father like mine, in a home where they know they are loved and where gospel principles are taught daily--a home where good humor and shining examples of honesty, hard work, and integrity lead and guide them on their way. If only I could be half the parent, half the human being...
I love you, Dad!
(And you're welcome because I almost included a picture of groggy birthday dad in pj's--very undignified.)
3 comments:
Okay-- We may have a dispute on who the best dad in the whole world is....But I have to agree on my Uncle's qualities. Uncle P is the greatest. I remember when we came to visit you in St. Louis. I thought that I had lost my watch at the swimming pool. He took me back to the pool, we searched it from top to bottom and couldn't find it anywhere. Not two minutes after we got back to your house, I found it in my stuff!! I was so embarrassed and I was worried that he would think, "what a waste of time! It was here all along!" WHen I showed him my watch he was so thrilled that it wasn't lost or stolen and that I had found it so soon! What a relief! He was so kind! So I agree with all the qualities you mentioned! Nice post!
Julie - a great example of what a quality guy my dad is! Hope you had a great Father's Day, Dad!
on sunday one of the brothers in the ward said when he saw me walk in he though dad was back in town. he had gotten so excited for a second, he said... what a compliment, said i. people love our dad, and its for good reason.
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