I wanted to first wish a Happy Father's Day my father! The Lord has been so gracious in providing me with such a wonderful example of our Heavenly Father. He has been so gracious to allow me to have a father who gives me such a true picture of His own character. There has never been a moment that I have doubted my daddy's love, he has always given it abundantly and unconditionally. Bringing up a family of three girls and only one boy couldn't have been easy, but he always took it in stride, he spent much more time attending tea parties and putting hair in pony tails than he did camping and playing ball.
I appreciate not only being secure in his love for me, but always being sure of his love for my mom. Not many children have the privilege of knowing that their parents treasure one another and love each other passionately.
He has always been such an example of both patience and strength. He is always quick to listen and slow to speak. We learned early that Daddy was not a man of many words, but when he had something to say we took it to heart because it was full of wisdom. He has always been an example of trusting the Lord above earthly reason.
Of course Dad isn't perfect, but I am so thankful to have him as a father. I know I take this blessing for granted so often, because having a godly father (having an involved father at all) in our society is so very rare. Thank you Daddy for all that you do for us.
It has been so amazing to watch Alex become a father. I have seen so many couples let their children come between their own relationship, but having Sterling has just made me love him even more.
Alex, I couldn't have asked for a better father for my children. I am so blessed to have such a capable and loving partner in this journey. Thank you for providing for our family, for being content with what we have and allowing me to stay home and be a mommy. Thank you for being our protector. I know you would do whatever it took to protect your family physically, but more importantly, for protecting us spiritually through prayer. Thank you for expecting much morally from our children, even now. I love seeing your face light up when you play with Sterling. I am so excited to continue to watch you lovingly shepherd our family. Not only all of this, but you are always so willing to help me in my job of being mommy and keeping the home. I appreciate all of the little things you do to make my job so much easier. I couldn't do it without you. You are our rock, we depend on you so much more than you realize. I hope each Father's Day continues to get better with time.
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