There are some special dads in my life who I get to celebrate today. My husband (dad to my kids), my stepfather (AKA, Grandpa Money), and my father-in-law, but there is one special dad who I won't get to give a big hug to on Father's Day, and he's a pretty special dad, MY DAD! So, I wanted to take a moment and send a big cyber hug down to my dad in Georgia.
Here are ten favorite memories I have of my dad:
1) The stories he would make up in the car and tell us about the Rain Man (a super-hero who could dodge raindrops, not an autistic Dustin Hoffman) and his nemesis the Umbrella Thief.
2) The time he was teaching me to ride my bike in our new home in Virginia, I got a really good momentum going, but I don't think that either us realized the ramifications of the fact the field we were practicing in ended in a steep slope (ouch).
3) Dad coaching my soccer team when I was in 3rd grade. He even allowed us to chose the name of our team and didn't roll his eyes when we voted on "Hot Stuff" as the moniker for the team.
4) Numerous, numerous times of getting Peanut Buster Parfaits with my dad after games or just whenever.
5) Praying with my dad at the sacred grove in Palmyra, NY.
6) Spending a summer with my dad when he was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. We got to see some really neat castles and other attractions. Also, my Dad has to get a gold star for trying to shepherd Michael, John, and I through New Amsterdam while only exposing us to the wholesome elements of the city.
7) The visits I had with my dad during car trips, something about riding with my dad just makes the conversations interesting.
8) The pair of dark-wash Levi's and the brown loafers that my dad would change into every day after work for what seemed like years on end. Every time I see you in casual wear I really expect to see that combo.
9) Great homemade pizza that my dad used to make and also visiting his old friend John's pizzeria in Kansas.
10) Spiritual discussions, shared scriptures, Father's blessings, my dad really is one spiritual guy, and role-model to me.
Okay, I have lots of other great memories, and I hope to make many more! I love you dad, and I hope you have a great Father's Day.
