Monday, June 16, 2008

The Gift of a Dad

Thank you, Lord God, for the gift of a dad. I can't imagine life without him, although I realize there are many who have never known a father's love. For this reason I am all the more greatful. Not only did You give me a dad, but he is the kind of dad I can be proud of, a dad who constantly models the love of my Heavenly Father, one who has loved me unconditionally though hurt and happiness. I wish all the world could have a dad like mine.

17 comments:

  1. That's my friend grandpa! I love that guy! I am also very grateful for a grandfather that always sets such a godly example. I also love my dad.

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  2. That is a big bee by the way.

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  3. me too.

    I liked the family picture better than the bee.

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  4. What beautiful words and a beautiful photograph to go with them. I'm grateful too to have a wonderful father. How lucky we are. Your picture says a 1000 words!

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  5. I got a similar picture of them, but yours is way better so I'm taking this one! It was a nice day yesterday, and he is a wonderful dad!

    Hey, that's the bee that was on our deck, isn't it?! Great photo!

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  6. Glad you had a dad.
    Glad you had that dad.
    I had a dad.
    My dad is gone.
    My dad is well loved still. :)
    How are your allergies?
    Everyone here is suffering... except me. I am blessed to be without allergies. Well, except to dusting.:D

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  7. They are without a doubt some of the most amazing and beautiful people I have the pleasure of knowing..
    You are all trullly BLESSED...in oh soooo many ways...Happy Fathers day over there Y'all...I love you...yoma

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  8. a big bee very very well put together and what a nice close up!

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  9. Yes, Rachel, that's "your" bee. And this is one of the photos I tried to email last night. Make sure you enlarge it before you copy it.

    Judi, the cottonwood is still flying...

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  10. I'm pretty sure it's a bumble bee. I know it's a bumble bee. Yup, it's a bumble bee.

    (excerpt of conversation between two of my brothers)

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  11. That was so nice of you to say like that! It warmed my heart.

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  12. What a wonderful post about your father. Thanks for sharing this.

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  13. BTW.. I think that is a wood bee not a bumble bee. :)

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  14. After looking at some pictures online, I think you are right, Judi.

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  15. That was our big conversation the other day..."I think it's a carpenter bee."
    "Well, I think it's a bumble bee."
    "Yeah it IS a bumble bee."
    "No, I think it's a carpenter bee."
    "Oh it Is a bumble bee"
    "Yup it's a bumble bee"

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  16. You do have an awesome Dad.

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  17. Martha, what a lovely post. I know what you mean, I think my dad is wonderful as well, and I often thank my heavenly Father for my earthly dad. It is so easy to honour our parents when they are wonderful isn't it! I'm glad you love your dad so much.

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