I did not forget the fathers in my life. No, not I. In fact, they were and are very much on my mind day in and day out. Yes, we have one day that we set aside to honor our fathers, but to me, everyday can be "father's day" :) So, here is to all the "fathers" in my life....
My Daddy (with one of his grandsons - Dayton)
DADDY - My life is so richly blessed by your very presence. God gave me such a special gift when He gave me you as my daddy. He entrusted me to you - to raise and nurture in a godly way. You have been there for me in every situation imaginable, and yet you never once judged me. Your love for me is unconditional. I thank you, Daddy, for being the godly man that you are, for loving me, caring for me, and raising me to fear God. I am also so blessed to have you as the grandpa for my sweet Amanda. The relationship you have with her makes me think back to the days when I was that little girl admiring you, loving you....I will always wear"Daddy's Little Girl" around my neck (hasn't come off {except for surgeries, and giving birth to Amanda} since high school.
DOUG (FATHER-IN-LAW) - Who would have ever guessed that God would have chosen you to be in my life? When I said "I Do" to your son 3 years ago, I knew not only was I gaining a godly husband who loves and cherishes me, but I was gaining a father-in-law that loves and cherishes me. I can still remember on that day three years ago when you gave me a hug with tears glistening in your eyes and said "welcome to the family. I love you".
GRANDPA - Oh how I miss you. I miss your jokes, your laughter. I miss your smile, your warm embrace. I miss the man who played with his grandkids no matter what. I remember Wendy's frostys, and dates with grandpa. I remember bike rides, and outdoor play. I remember the gnomes that lived in your front yard, and the little "footprints" they left behind. I miss you holding my little girl, and seeing your eyes light up when she came in the room. My heart aches knowing you never had a chance to meet "the one" that God gave me - Larry {yet I know you were smiling down on me when we married}. I love you, Grandpa.
My husband, Larry
LARRY - My true love. The man God blessed my life with. Oh my were you ever thrown for a loop. Little did you know that when we married you would be entering the, shall I say, "tween, highly-hormonal years"!! BUT, you have done such a good job in loving Amanda as your own, and though it is tough at times, and has been a learning lesson for you, you have done a wonderful job, and I know will continue to do awesome. Thank you for being my husband, my best friend, and the man made for me even before time began.
My brother, Danny - with his children, Faith and Dayton
DANNY - My brother, my friend. I have watched you grow up into the godly man you are today. But, who would have ever thought that you would be where you are today - a youth pastor, leading worship. You are my kid brother, and we are alike in so many ways; God knew what He was doing! :) I see you as a daddy now to Faith, Dayton, and soon-to-be Paige. The children sure do love you, and despite all that you have been through, you continue to love and cherish your children, and Bree. Thank you, too, for being the wonderful uncle you are to Amanda. She truly looks up to you!
BROTHERS-IN-LAW - My life has been richly blessed with 4 brothers-in-law - Ron, Mark, Paul, and Jake. I love all of you SO much, and can't see my life without all of you in it. You all do a remarkable job with your children, and yes, Ron, even if your girls are adults now :). I love to get to know you better each day, and get a little better glimpse into what your life is like. Thank you for allowing me that opportunity by allowing me to spend time with your kids.
My life is filled with fathers, but on this Father's Day {or slightly belated} my heart swells with love, awestruck wonder when I think of MY FATHER GOD...Thank you God for loving me unconditionally, for sending Your Son to die for me. It is through You that Father's Day is even a day to honor fathers. I Love You, God!
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