#slowitdownSunday / for all those times I forget, dad

For all those times I forget, dad…

To say I love you.

To give you birthday gifts ON YOUR BIRTHDAY.

To give you Father’s Day gifts ON FATHER’S DAY.

To listen to what you told me when I know you’re usually right.

To keep my mouth shut when I talk too much.

For all those times I forget to stay calm with my own kiddos when they drive me bananas.

Today – I remember.

I remember the times you’ve sacrificed so much for me. I remember the tough conversations you’ve walked me through. I remember when you took the road less traveled because it was the right thing to do.

I remember and give thanks that I still have you here to say these words. I remember and count it all joy that I still have you as my Pastor.

And I know this one thing – I am incredibly blessed to have you as my dad. God knew you were the perfect one for me. And that I’m exactly like you, in more ways than I care to admit.

Thank you, dad. I love you!