Father's Day

Whew! It's been a while since I have written in my blog! Sorry if I have kept all my avid readers (ha) waiting for a while! So much has changed. I have seen God work in my life and provided for me in many diverse ways. He has shown Himself good and faithful over and over again to me in just the few weeks since I have last written. But that is not what I want to say.

Today is Father's Day!! (The 9 minutes left of it, anyway) I have come to realize how blessed I am. I have not only a wonderful dad, but also a wonderful step dad. And even better, I have an amazing heavenly Father, too! That said, I want to focus on my dad for a little bit. He is such an awesome man who loves the Lord first and his family second. I know we have not always gotten along and that I have not always seen his point of view, but ever since my senior year of high school and on I have begun to understand him (and my mom and step mom and step dad..and all parents in general!) more and more.

I am so grateful for his wisdom and his knowledge of God's word. Every time I have a question I know that I can go to him for the answers. This past year, my first year of being away at college, I have confided in him more than ever. He always has the right thing to say-it doesn't always make me feel better right away, but it makes me act better. Then later I understand where he is coming from. Some things he's said shocked me, but after I see God's plans unfold in those areas, I have seen that he is way smarter than me, or at least more experienced. It has always been humorous to me when my friends have scoffed at their parents' advice, thinking that they could not possibly understand. The thing is, they do. I have seen that my dad knows more about me than I do. He definitely gives me amazing advice, whether it be about school, dating, a career, or anything.

One of my favorite things about my dad is his love of God's word. That love has become apparent to me. And very helpful. Whenever I have a question about God or things that the Bible says, my dad is the first person I go to for help. He always has an answer, and if he doesn't, he will find out and tell me when he finds out. I really do appreciate it so much as I study the word, especially at school.
I am unable to express how much my dad, and all of my parents, means to me. I will forever be grateful for all of the lessons he has taught me; all of the times he's let me cry on his shoulder; all of the phone calls that begin with me crying, stressed over one thing or another, and end with me feeling so much better; all of the sacrifices he has happily made for me. He is truly a good example of what a godly man looks like.

I love my daddy so much1

Here is my dad with Sarah and Holly and me at Holly's graduation