For my Daddy on Father's Day

Dad, I want to thank you for caring and making your love for us known. Every year I have FELT your love as you tell the story of my birth and your great joy. Thank you for verbally affirming me , those words will go with me forever. 

Thank you for taking us fishing with you. I remember going bass fishing in the middle of the night with you and how there were tons of centipedes crawling everywhere on the boat ramp in the water. Thanks for teaching us to appreciate God’s creation by spending time in it. 

Thank you for the hours of reading and many books you read us growing up. Those stories shaped my dreams and inspired me to be who I am today. You helped me learn to love reading by reading to us. 

Thank you for setting an example to us in word and deed. You have been the person in private that you portrayed in the pulpit. Thank you for setting a good example to us. 

Thanks for never being too proud to do humble jobs, whether it be washing dishes, or changing diapers. You’ve always been willing to help where it was needed. Thanks for showing me to be that way. 

Thanks for caring for the elderly. I loved going to the nursing homes with you all those Sundays and singing with you and playing the piano. Thanks for teaching me to be kind and friendly to those older than us- even if that is just giving a warm hello and a friendly hand-shake. You taught me that being old is nothing to be feared by the hours we spent serving in the nursing homes. 

Thanks for encouraging me in my dreams, and believing in me. 

Thanks for the blessings you gave us every night growing up. Those prayers of blessing cling to me now and remind me that You and God are with me! 

Dad- there are so many memories that I could recall of fun times growing up. But I wanted you to know that I value you and the hard work and sacrifice you invested in us kids growing up. 

You have been a great Dad, the BEST. 

I love you!

Father's Day Gift Ideas

In America Father's Day will be celebrated this year June 15, that is coming up soon.

Here are a few ideas for great gifts for your dear Dad.

 

I know this a good idea because I got my Dad one of these, and he LOVED it.

Or you could get him a customized belt



I know he'd love this too, because I got my husband one and he LOVES his!

But if you want something even more personal then you could see what I have in my shop :)




























I have these great ties that you can personalize for your special man. You can have the names of the kids, or grand-kids written on it, or you own special message. I get lots of orders for custom ties and people have really loved them.

And you know where the great idea came from? One of my customers wanted this tie done, and thanks to her great idea I have had many other happy customers since.

Men are hard to buy things for, believe me, I KNOW. I always struggle with what to buy my husband for his birthday or Christmas. But see what my customer's are saying about this tie:

Looked great! F-I-L loved it...

Beautiful!!!! Kept in contact with me while making it and helped me choose my colors... I love it soooo much! 

But hurry to place your order now because only orders placed by May 24 will make it in time!

For my Husband, On Father's Day

When I met you I didn't know what kind of a Daddy you would be. I believed, hoped and prayed that the experience you had as a kid with an alcoholic father would not interfere with your fathering skills. 

I want to tell you today we are proud of you. 

Our firstborn made your a Father for the first time and now nearly 5 years later you are still his greatest hero and the the rock we all lean on for our emotional support. 

Our second born blessed you with a Daddy's girl. And it is precious to see how she looks up to you the same way I have always looked up to my Daddy. 

Our third born blessed you with another heir to carry on your family name. He has brought joy to our hearts with his happy nature and contented attitude. 

Words can't express how we look up to you, and need you in our lives. We are blessed when you lead us with a strong, but gentle hand. We are at rest when  you put God first in your life, leading us in His ways. We are proud that God has given you so many talents, and that you can fix anything you put your hand to. 

We love you! 

Happy Father's Day! 

Happy Father's Day

Dear Daddy 

Thank you for  wanting me and always telling the story of how you rejoiced over my birth so much that you yelled out the window "I have a girl."

Thanks for reading to us growing up. The books you read shaped the beliefs and worldviews I hold. It was hearing about the missionaries around the world that led me to study Intercultural Studies. Thank you. 

Thank you for teaching me to fish and taking us fishing as kids. I love that we did that as a family and I can do it with my kids. 

Thank you for all the music lessons you paid for, I love that I can play the piano and even the violin some. 

Thank you for always setting us an example of a man of God, and that you have never lived a double life at home and work. 

Thanks for all the prayers, tears and love. 

I love you Daddy!