Fathers

God took the strength of a mountain, 

The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun,

The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,

The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,

The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so, He called it ... "DAD!" 

...Author Unknown

Fathers have a special place in our hearts. They are the leaders of the family providing love, strength, protection, and guidance.  It's a unique and beautiful relationship between a father and a child, one that etches who we are from the very beginning.

Thank you for the wisdom, the love and the Christ-centered example.

My heart loves you more than words can express.

Blake and Don, 1979


Me and my dad, 1979

...and watching your husband become a father is one of the most endearing and beautiful transformations I have ever witnessed.

Thank you for being such an amazing father to our sweet boys.  May they grow to understand and know what love, sacrifice and prayers have followed them throughout their lives, and may they grow to be Godly men, husbands...and one day, fathers too! 

"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures."

Proverbs 24:3,4