Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today should be a national holiday, I joked with my mom this morning. Although my sister and I might really think so. You see, it's my daddy's birthday. He not only gave me life but he gave me a second chance for a new life. Eternal life. Born again at 8 at a Billy Graham crusade. He took me to church on Sundays. Wednesday and most of all he lived what he told me. He provided for us. I needed nothing. I wanted for nothing. He loved us. Deeply. I could see it on his face when I walked in a room. He's proud of us. And now that I'm a mom I have a whole new appreciation for him. As an adult I put them through storms. I struggled with addiction and so did they with me. He had patience. He never brings up the past. He's given me grace. Forgiveness. Unconditional love. He now gets to do the same for my kids. The legacy continues. They too know his Jesus. They too will live in eternity with Jesus. So today I celebrate this precious man. The awesome memories and the love and lessons I've learned. Here's to more. And here's to always being together. To infinity and beyond!!