{ Father’s Day (DAY 531) }

IMG_0134He’s the first man I loved and the one I’ll love the longest.  My dad is amazing and I can’t believe I get to be his daughter.  Last Sunday I perched on a school lunch table bench and listened as person after person stood up and honored my dad.  I thought I would burst with pride.  Here’s the thing: my dad is a humble, steady (oh so steady!), caring, wise, generous, Jesus loving, servant just like everyone said.   He’s all that and more x100.  He’s been serving the church for….well…as long as I can remember.  More than that though he’s been serving our family since before I was born and for that I’m grateful.

I didn’t make my dad a father but he’s made me a better woman because of getting to be his daughter.  He’s challenged me to love Jesus by following Christ in such a way that I knew it wasn’t fake.  Sure he can quote scripture but he also lives it out. He always points me to Jesus.  He challenges me to be the best version of myself I can be.

Daddy thank you for being here for me.  Thank you for loving me with all my flaws and mess.  Thank you for laughing with me. Thank you for all the hugs and talks and walks.  Thank you for being your creative, generous self.  I love how you can make anything and how you never stop learning.  You’re the best! I love you daddy!  Happy Father’s Day!

Forever and always,
Your little girl.

(Picture: Christmas 2014, Dad and baby B.)

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