This weekend, like everyone else we celebrated all of the wonderful Father figures in our life. Danny and I have been very blessed to have not just two, but three dads. We want to let each one of them know how much we love and appreciate all that they do for our little family. I would like to give them each the spotlight for a moment and tell you all why we love them so much...
First up is Dan. So much to say about this funny, loving, inappropriate old man ;0) Dan is one of the most giving people I have ever met. Even if he doesn't have what you need, he will find a way to get it. He shows kindness to everyone he meets and is a constant example of love. I have been very blessed to have a father-in-law that has accepted me into the family from day one. I guess I need to state the obvious and tell him thank you for raising such a great son. He has been a true example of what a husband and father should be through out Danny's life and I am grateful for the wonderful man he molded. He is the biggest supporter in all that Danny and I do and I'm not sure life would be the same without all of his quirks!
Next is Erric. Words can not describe how much I love him. He has enriched my life in ways I can't explain. I am reminded constantly of the genuine person he is and the integrity he has. He gives the best advice and I would consider him on of my best friends. He will drop anything and everything to be there for his children and that is a quality that some may say is hard to find. He is so involved in every aspect of our family and rarely misses any opportunity to be with us. He sets the example that family is the most important thing we have on this earth. He is like a child in a mans body and I love him for that! The day that he came into my life is a day that I will always be thankful for.
And last but certainly not least is Terry. Unfortunately our third dad lives out of state and so I was forced to pull out he most recent photo I had of the two of us. As you can all see it was from my wedding almost three years ago. Pathetic I know. Many of you reading this may not know that I have this hidden treasure that lives in Oklahoma. Even though he is not here physically, he is always on my mind. It hasn't always been easy keeping a typical father-daughter relationship because of the distance that is between us. But now more than ever I have come to understand the love we have for each other and the sacrifices he has made on my behalf. I want him to know how much I love him and how I hope our relationship will continue to reach places it never has. He has always believed in me and encouraged me to do my best and I can't remember a time he has ever doubted me. Thank you for all that you are... I love and miss you and hope that your fathers day was all you wanted it to be.
To all you other dads out there, Happy Fathers Day! You are all AMAZING and the world would be an empty place with out you!
