So today we celebrate Dads!
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Dad holding newborn me in the hospital (the cute toddler is my older sister Beth) |
I love my Dad. And I know he loves me. He's a good man. He's a hard-working, patient, and intelligent. He's definitely in love with my mom, to whom he's been married for over 30 years. He's a genuine hero, because he's been a volunteer firefighter for 16 or 17 years now. He amazes me (and everyone) with his stamina.
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Mom and Dad at their wedding |
God gave us a miracle a few years ago when Dad was hit head on by a drunk driver. I thank God he survived. He gave me his hair, a love of sci-fi science fiction, an appreciation of blueberries and potato salad, and his own particular brand of humor. He adores animals, reading, and his family.
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My family. Younger sister Alison, Mom, Me, Dad, and older sister Beth at my graduation. |
Dad grew up without a dad of his own, because my grandfather died when he was only 18 months old. He's done great, forging ahead with little example, but being a positive example in the lives of my sisters and I.
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Dad as a boy. |
And he's probably never going to read this because one of his quirks is he never comes online. Seriously, it's been probably a year. Even though he adores technology and gadgets of all sorts!
In case you ever do, I love you, Dad. Happy Father's Day! To you, and to everyone. We all had a Father, some of us more than one. And I'm not talking about our earthly fathers alone.
"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." -1 Corinthians 1:3
Absolutely beautiful :)
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