I know this is a few days late for Father’s Day, BUT … I was waiting because I was actually going on a fishing trip with my dad the day after Father’s Day. Now I am home, and now I have the picture to go with this entry. 🙂
Where do I even begin when it comes to my dad? . . .
- Never ever ever have I doubted that he loved me. His kindness and gentleness, selflessness and sacrifice for me says it all. I have always said that actions speak louder than words … my dad is the epitome of this! His actions tell me he loves me without any words necessary at all.
- He is always there for me. If I need someone to talk to, he is always available to listen. If I need someone to go on an adventure with me just to get me away from the madness of my everyday life, he is willing. I don’t have to ever doubt his availability to me. He is always there. I can talk about anything I want with him and he doesn’t judge me about any of it. OR … I don’t have to talk about anything at all, and he is okay with that.
- He teaches me of real love. The consistency of his kind and loving actions over time have shown me what it is to genuinely care about and love God’s people. My dad isn’t conditional. He opens doors for women, always. He offers to pay for my stuff when I am with him, always (I don’t always let him, tho, but I love the gesture!) He cleans up after himself without expecting someone else will do it for him. When we are golfing, if I am getting a drink while on the golf cart, he will wait until I am done drinking before he will begin to drive so the jerking of the golf cart doesn’t make me spill – he is so considerate and aware of me and others.
I know that I am lucky to get to spend the special time I do with my dad. I will NEVER regret our fishing trips, our golf trips, and our fun conversations. I am so so so blessed to have him as my dad. Wouldn’t change it for anything!
Forever grateful!
