is awesome:)) i love my dad so much. Yes, there are many flaws and issues that i have and will deal with throughout my life...but i can honestly tell you that NONE of them have, or will, come from a dysfunctional relationship with my father. He is the most kind man i know. He is so patient with me, he is a hard worker, he tells me often that he loves me. He's given me such a great example of a man of God...

;)

This is right before evan got a sneak attack on dylan...i'll let you figure out where...

love her:))

I found a really awesome vintage photo of a dad with his little girl at the antique fair that i go to every month. My original plan was to use that photo for my dad's father's day card. But i got to thinking that I'm the one that's really into vintage inspired things, not my dad. I looked through some old photos of us together and found the perfect photo of us. I was probably around 3 years old, and i'm jumping into my dad's waiting arms at a friend's pool. The looks on our faces is pure love...he's so excited to catch me and to be entertaining me...and i am so pleased that he is there for me.

When i was writing the letter to him last night i actually began to cry..such a sap, i know. He really means everything to me and i am constantly thanking God for the wonderful family that i have. Like all families, we have our disagreements and arguments. But the level at which we function as a unit is incredibly healthy. I do not know how i am so blessed to have my family. God is so full of grace and compassion and i am so grateful that i am a recipient of His love...

hm...what a beautiful thing to meditate on for the evening...