My Dad

My Dad is THE best dad!!! He has always had such a wonderful relationship with me & my sisters, and we still do.
{Read my younger sisters' blog about my dad - Pops }

My dad & me, hiking with my older sister. She took this picture.

My Dad worked hard to provide for our family. He worked odd jobs just to be able to provide. I remember he was the Hush Puppies mascot one time. To me, as a little girl, it was SO cool to see my dad dressed up in a Dog costume. Little did I know, that minimum wage job was not one to be desired, a man at his age. My Dad went back to college to earn his Masters after we were older. He worked full time, was an Assistant Pastor at our church, and was home every night to have dinner with us.

1998 - I graduated from High School, my Dad graduated with his Masters.

He would take us on our own date. We got to pick the place. He would show us how we should be treated like a lady. He would by flowers for my mom, sometimes just for no special occasion.
On Valentine's Day we got our own box of Whitman's chocolate, hand written on the box "Love, Dad". On Mother's Day we got our own corsage.

One time in my awful teenage years I got into trouble pretty bad. He was upset with me. Then next day I had a card from him, with Pluto on the front. And the inside said "Sorry I growled at you". He wasn't too proud to admit he was wrong. To us or to my mom.

My Dad & I worked together for a while after I graduated High School. And it would never fail. We would be in the car, he would put his hand on my knee & say "I love you Michelle".

One time when we were working together, our office had a picnic. I was the receptionist & had to stay at the phones.  My Dad got me a hamburger. I didn't tell him what I wanted on it. But he brought back exactly what I wanted. He didn't try to put mustard, onions or pickles on it, like he likes. He brought back just what I liked. With a Diet Coke too.

1999 at the airport, me flying back to college (I clearly needed fashion help)

My Dad still works hard for our family. If we are ever in a bind & need money, he is there & I don't have to feel embarrassed to ask. Although sometimes I have been worried that I will get a Financial Lecture, but he doesn't give me one. My Dad promptly logs on & transfers money to me. My mom always tells us that they're spending our inheritance now, on us & the grandkids....oh well :)

When I'm at my parents and pancakes are not on the menu for breakfast on Saturday. I request them, he goes to the store to get the ingredients. My mom says I'm spoiled.

1999 Christmas, My dad got a new hat, I got shoes, I decided to put them on my head too.

There are so many wonderful things my dad does but I will stop.

I am so very thankful for my dad & all he does. He shows me love in so many ways, and says it too!
I am blessed that my husband has some great qualities of my dad...and I'm teaching him the rest :)

I love you Dad!