Jun 21
I am glad your dad is my honey forever:)
The man who made me - a few words about my dad
Dad, you are one of a kind. You are a leader of leaders, a pastor of pastors, but most of all ... you're our dad. For those who've never had the privilege of meeting you or hanging out with you, here are a few words that can describe you ... !
Generous: You consistently model for us that what we have is not ours. Many have been on the receiving end of your generous heart, whether it's paying for a meal or filling someone's tank with gas you are always looking for ways to bless others. I appreciate that about you.
Leader/Coach: I appreciate how you want others to succeed. You've impacted countless to follow you as you follow Christ. The tools and resources you provide/recommend are ways you impart things that you've experienced and impacted you. In your 60+ years of life experience, there is a wealth of wisdom build success and failure, on triumph and tragedy. You have lived out what you believed.
Love: Jesus described great love ... "laying down one's life for their friends." That is what you do and who you are. Thanks for being a person of integrity and a man of your word. You are a great example with this in not only word but deed too! The love you have for your grandkids is outstanding. I like that you have your own nicknames for each. Pretty cool!
Funny: As a kid there were two things that standout to me in this category - Catalina Madalina and Hi-ya Joe! Love when you bust these out ... to this day! Every time I bust out and LOL - I hear your laugh in mine. The thought of you singing "Married Supper of the Lamb" ... makes me smile - good times! - Now, that's a great song ... I love you dad. Happy Father's Day - 2009!
For some extra fun today - Check out your grandson in action here.
Comments (4)
Jun 21, 2009
Jaime Lake said...
Love the pics! Especially the guitar one- that one is sweet with the side-burns!
Jun 21, 2009
Sherry said...
Well said Doug! I think it is always so incredible when sons/daughters take a moment to share their hearts while their parents are still here to recieve the words of love you have for them!!!! He raised some pretty incredible kids!!! Blessings to you too on this Father's Day as you follow his example! XO
Jun 21, 2009
mom said...
Oh ~son you're one terffic writer. You know just how to speak from your heart and put into words... in ways that touches the person you are writng about. I guess your degree is working for you. I am glad your dad is my honey forever:)
Happy father's Day Poj! You are so great....