quite the man

my father's birthday was on the 19thand i'm late to posting
about such a great man in my lifealthough the favorite may have gotten

a few extra points in getting married firsti still am the first born

and think i still have a twinkle in his eyei successfully learned how to
change my car's oil and flat tires

from himstrangely enjoy yard work

and pulling weeds

(he's a plant boy)he's put up with 3 woman

for his married/children life

and in his early years with 2 sisters as well

my mom loves him

his daughters love him

he's been a spiritual leader in our home

supported his daughters in our endeavors

given us dudley squinty eyes

gone along with our girly ideas

from yoga shots

to trying fondue...

he's driven snowy roads

so that i could be home in time for Christmas

along with used to be strangers

he's been an example of patience

hard work

perseverance

devotion to the gospel

service to others continually

and has been a support

of love and encouragement

through the years

he came from humble beginnings

was the first to graduate and go to college

as i've matured through the years

i've realized how

lucky i am to have

my father

that always provided for his family

he served God, his family,

and his fellow man
as best he could
and still does

p.s. i wish i had his fire fighting picture

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