Years ago, i was challenged to write letters to you kids, to Mom, and my parents. This site is an outgrowth of that challenge. Today i was reminded of the letter i wrote to my Dad 8 years ago. I share this with you all now, not to make you sad, but to rejoice in the great, great legacy of Faith that we were so privileged to be born into. We do not deserve our heritage nor can we boast in it, but we can rejoice in it’s blessings and give God the thanks and the Glory.
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Dear: Dad
There were times on the lake in Washington and Oregon. There were weekends at Cherokee in Texas. Water was also present in Florida at our home. Water of a different kind in New Mexico and Colorado was part of our family times as well. You provided many great times for our family and did so all around the country. I was blessed to be given so much from you, but all of that does not begin to tell all that you gave me. Far more important to me is what I was given in a way of strength, confidence, and heritage.
There are few things in this world that you can truly count on, but I always knew growing up, that my Dad could be counted on. There was very little that you couldn’t handle from my point of view. No matter the issue or problem, I always felt that you could not resolve or make better. Much of my confidence in the power of God is a direct result of how you demonstrated your ability to handle any situation.
I will always be grateful for how you allowed me to do so much and always believed that I could do anything. From operating a track press to driving vehicles of any kind, some would think you were crazy, but I, for one, am glad you told me how competent I was by giving me opportunity to succeed.
Of all that you provided for me, however, the commitment to God and doing what you believed he wanted you to do is by for the greatest “gift” you have given to me. No matter what the issue was, it was always clear that you would follow what you thought was right, and was willing to go “all the way” for what you believed in. Providing this as an example to me has been such a deep and rich blessing in my life, and has allowed me to know that I can do the same and be successful in doing so.
I am so very rich for all that you gave to me, both memories as well as examples. Thank you for a life lived with strength, confidence, and rich with heritage.
For His glory and in His service,
Your Son
My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 6:20
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