I am so excited! Today is my dad's birthday! My dad is my hero. He's been there for me through so many things. He has done a fantastic job as a spiritual leader in our household, even now when my siblings and I are growing our own families.
I remember when I was in high school, I went to some speech competitions...and although I did horribly bad both times I was there, he gave me wonderful words of encouragement. He's always been there for me. When I had my first break up with a boyfriend, he was there to encourage me. When there was a death of a fellow student, he comforted me.
He taught me how to saddle and ride a horse. He would allow me to drive up to some land we had behind our house and feed our horse. I felt so big and important when that happened.
I still remember the smell of our garage when I was growing up. I love that smell....it had my dad written all over it. I remember him taking us to the local creek to swim and trying to teach me how to swim. I always had a fear of water and he tried to help me with it, but I'm still scared to death.
We would have the most amazing conversations in his old black truck. I always looked forward to the times when it was just me and him going to church on a Sunday night. I would talk to him about anything, and he was always good about explaining things.
I remember one conversation I had with him about God being our father. Back then I was too young to understand the full meaning off all that, and I thought he meant that God was my real father. I was so heartbroken to "think" my dad wasn't my real dad. But I GET IT NOW!
All in all, my dad has always been there for me and I know I'm incredibly blessed.
Love you DAD!
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