My Daddy and I have always had a special connection, even from the moment I was born. Countless times, Mom has told me the story that when Dad was holding me at the hospital the morning I was born, he looked at me and said "Lauren, I love you so much. If you ever need anything, I will be here for you. If you need money, I'll even sell the house for you and give you all the money."
Now let me tell you, I love that story for many reasons! First of all, and most importantly, I LOVE that my Daddy loves me and protects me and provides for me. I LOVE that he cared about me from before the time I was born. I LOVE that he still loves me and cares for me.
But I also LOVE that story because he told me he would sell the house for me and give me all the money...and I frequently remind him of that statement he made 22 years ago, however he has never given me the money from the house...how rude.
He has spent so many hours playing with me, reading to me, listening to me, and keeping me company.
He has showed me what it means to live a Christ-like life and has set such a great example for me. He lives a life honoring to God and leads Mom and our family in such a amazing way.
Now that I am older, we have become friends (very rarely does he have to pull out his "parent card" with me). We have long conversations about everything from school to friends to church to relationships. He always listens, but isn't afraid to give his honest advice. I am thankful for the time we have been able to spend together and the time we have been able to spend growing in faith together.
Without my Daddy, I wouldn't be the person I am today. Over the years he has pushed me to continually keep growing. He fed me bottles and changed my diapers. He encouraged me to run for Student Council Vice President (I won, in case you were wondering...even though it was only for 5th grade), and then kept the "Vote for Lauren" poster for the past 11 years. He has taken thousands of pictures of me for school dances, graduations, and senior portraits. He has supported me through graduations from eighth grade, high school and college. He has listened to me talk about my broken hearts and wiped my tears. He has taken me on countless fishing and camping trips (which also consisted of removing countless flies and hooks from the bushes behind me...whoops). He has always been there for me, and I know he always will be.
To my Daddy, I love you so much and I am so thankful that God blessed me with you. I am thankful for everything you have done and will continue to do for me. Thank you for your love, support and encouragement. I love you with all my heart!
It is my wish that everyone could have a daddy as amazing as mine, but I know that's not the case. But everyone can have a Heavenly Father who will love you even more, who will support and encourage you through every up and down, through every happy moment, through every celebration. I pray that you will take a moment to thank your Daddy this Father's Day, and if you can't I pray that you would be able to find True Love with your Heavenly Daddy.
Happy Father's Day, everyone.
1 comment:
Well said. Your dad is one of the role models I look up to as well. And yes, he would give you the money from selling the house if you really needed it. I'm sure of it. He's a man of honor and integrity. I'm glad to see you have such a great relationship.
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