Happy Birthday Dad!

March 4, 2009

Dear Dad,

It's your birthday tomorrow and it's still hard to believe you're not here to celebrate it! We miss you today as much as we did the day you returned "home!" I often reflect on your sweet, friendly smile...
You always had a way with kids, they were drawn to you, they felt something special about you...just as everyone else...but stronger! You were the biggest blessing to everyone you met in your short journey and we all thank our Father in Heaven EVERYDAY that you graced our lives!

Grandma still cries for you, her baby boy, nearly everyday...
she misses her sweet son! We are all blessed to still have her and grandpa in our lives still, a physical reminder that part of you still lives on. Ambree, mom and I stilt talk about you nearly every time we get together. Memories of you are like this great little treasure chest that we get open every now and then and all the joys and pains and laughs and tears come flooding out--we hold them dear to us.
Everyday the lessons you taught each of us, whether to love a little deeper, pray a little longer, laugh a little more often or catch the ball a little bit higher...
we're thankful you taught us. I often wonder, now that you've gone "home," if you understand the mark you left on the world. Yet, I still don't think you do, for it will take the eternities and many generations to come to fully understand your impact! We love you!

Happy Birthday Dad!