Dad's

Dad's. Wow!! So much that comes along with that word. Below I'm just going to share a few things about a few dad's that are in my life. There are so many dad's out there in my life that I've watched but these 6 are the most important to me. Since this is their day.....I wanted to honor them. I know I didn't have a seperate pic of three of these men on here but its cause I love this pic.

First off...of course...is Troll. For someone that never thought he'd have kids....he is a gr8 dad! He loves to play ball, tickle, chase the kids through the house and yes, even changed those diapers whenever I just couldn't get to it. He would put some women to shame and I'm so very thankful that God put us together and blessed us with the kids that we have. I've watched you go through some really stressful trying times and yet you still take time to be with your kids. That is one of my favorite pastimes.....watching you 6 play. The trust that our kids have in you is a wonder to see. Not many kids out there can boast having a dad as smart as you that still takes times for them. You have touched so many young lives in your jobs and yet some of the biggest impacts and impressions have been on our 5 kids. Honey, thank you so very much for being the kind of dad that our kids need. I love you!!

Next is my father in law. You know, seriously...I don't even like that word. "In law". From the day I met him way back then and he gave me a hug when he didn't even know who I was....I fell in love with him. He's been a gr8 encourager, supporter and smacker!!! :) Whenever I need someone to just listen or let me cry...he's always there. Thanks, dad, for being a truly wonderful 2nd dad to me. I couldn't have picked a better one.

Then there's Brian. Laredo as we affectionatly call him. Another truly wonderful man. Loves his girls with all his heart. Through many butt whoopins in "Canasta", jokes, pranks and laughs....I have grown to love and appreciate this man just as if he was my own brother. Thanks for accepting me into the family as you have.


Titus. My oldest brother. My confidant and best friend as a child and teen. Anytime I needed to talk...morning, noon or late into the nite...he was always there. We were so much alike. Loners, goofy......almost hermits!! Many a time he scared me half to death flying up or down Bent Mt. in Virginia but that didn't stop me from riding with him. I can still remember the nite when we were in his room and he made a comment that his calf muscles were stronger than mine!!! Ha! I proved right quick that that just wasn't the case! I always have and always will love you Titus.

Doran. Well lets see. Doran!!! The nut of the family. The one that always wanted to make sure we were laughing. The sensitive one. The people person.....that's Doran. I was always ecstatic when he'd come home from college and brought home a bunch of guys!! I was scared to death they were all there but loved to hear them laughing and beating each other with towels. We both started piano lessons at the same time. Ha! I lasted a whole month I think and he continued on to be the player he is today. I'm proud of what he accomplished. Even though I'm not around him to see him be a daddy...I know that his kids adore him and are proud of him. Forever and always, Doink....you will be my little bro. (even tho you're 3 yrs older) I love you.

My dad. So much that can be said here. So much that I could convey with just those two words..."MY DAD". And yet how do you put into words the man that he is. He's my hero. I've watched my dad go through a breakdown on the mission field. I watched my dad lose his mom. I watched my dad cut off part of his finger. I watched my dad go through struggles at church's he's pastored. And yet through all of those tough instances (just naming a few) he has remained the man he is today. Tough, sensitive, always there for others, putting aside himself and what he could be doing to help someone else out. A man of God. A prayer warrior. A man with so much work ethic you wonder where it comes from. A man that is so smart that it makes me of weaker mind...sick!!! Ha! God knew exactly what I needed in a dad and picked him extra special cause HE knew that Dad would be the one that would get through to me the best. THAT to me is something that makes me feel like a pretty priviledged lady. Never in a million years could I express what my dad means to me but know this dad.....you are loved with every fiber in my being and I'm SO proud that God chose me to be your daughter. I love you.

Happy Fathers' Day to all of you. You're all the greatest dad's I know and I'm proud that you're in my family.