So anyway, the point of this post is just how wonderful my dad is. He has been such an amazing father over these past 23 years! I always felt a little special growing up because my birthday and my dad's are so close together (only 3 days apart). He always told me I was an early birthday present for him, which made me feel even more special! But really here are just a few reasons why my dad is simply the best:
- he gives the best hugs ever!
- he has a loud infectious laugh
- he is such an active person and is always down to go to the batting cages, play catch, play frisbee, play bocci ball, etc.
- he is a pretty gosh darn good bbq-er (i love that beer butt chicken!)
- he would take me out on father-daughter dates even when i was too young to understand what that was
- he listens to all my problems, whether big or small and always helps
- he set such a good example of faith for us as children
- he takes me to the rodeo every year!
- it is never boring to be around my dad!
- i inherited his big blue eyes... and i love them!
- he is amazing at guitar hero... yes i did say that.
- he spoils my brother and i too much
- growing up he always made pancakes or waffles on saturday morning
- he is an amazing storyteller. seriously, i can sit and listen to him tell the same stories over and over, and i love it. usually he can make me laugh or cry really hard!
- the fact that he will help anyone with anything... moving, fixing a computer, physical labor, etc.
- the fact that he still has a 1987 red pickup truck that he refuses to sell, despite many random offers, because a man needs his pickup!
- the fact that he would read me books over and over again as a child.
- his sense of humor
- his generosity
- his passion for his job
- he loves being surrounded by people and loves a good party!
- the fact that he has a myspace. its amazing!
- he taught me how to drive a stick shift at age 16 even when i thought i couldn't do it.... it was so worth it! thanks
- he encouraged me to do anything I want, and told me that I could achieve all my goals! and he really meant it!
- he is such an encouraging factor in my life; whether it is at elementary softball games, swim meets or water polo games throughout junior high, high school, and college. He is/was such a dedicated fan, always there cheering not only me on, but all of my teammates and friends!
- the fact that he can make friends with anyone in about 3 seconds
- he was and is always genuinely interested in getting to know my friends; who they are, what they do, and what makes them laugh (dave's friends too now!)
- he calmed me down (as best as he could) when i was crying almost hysterically on my wedding day. he even had a comic strip matted and ready to break up my nerves
- the way that he held it together on the wedding day for me, even though i knew he was just as emotional as i was, but reassured me that dave was a great man and i was doing the right thing. (i had no doubts, but it was still a great thing to hear!)
- how loving and accepting he is of his first (and only) son-in-law
- he has set an amazing example of how a man should treat his children and wife! because of him, i was able to choose such an amazing man for a husband! (he and my mom have been happily married for 27 going on 28 years now!
2 comments:
So sweet! That was the nicest post ever! Send him my wishes!
wow! You just made me tear up! I remember the pancake/waffle days that we shared with you guys when we came to visit! Your family truly taught me what it was like to feel loved, needed and wanted when I was growing up, and I know I wouldn't be married to the man of my dreams, or going pursuing any of my aspirations if it wasn't for your parents encouraging me along the way! Love you guys! and give both of your parents a huge hug from me when you see them! ~Lura
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