Happy Birthday to Dad

Can you believe that my dad was born on Christmas Eve? I wanted to just take a moment and say a great big Happy 67th Birthday to him today! We always try to make sure and celebrate his birthday separate from Christmas. We were able to give him his very first birthday party for his 60th!

He is a wonderful dad who has always given himself to help others. What a blessing he has been to all of us. I watched him volunteer his time, talents and efforts to see a new church built in Wichita Falls years ago. He has given all of this and more to my family on many occasions. We have built three houses together and have had ample opportunity to see him lose his cool and have yet to see that happen. There have been times when he clears his throat real good and his voice gets a little shaky - it was then that I knew that we needed to take a break! The worst thing he has ever called me is a "blasted kid." I thought that was cussing! (That was in my teen years.)

I have been blessed. He is a man who avoids strife, who plows in season, who is of deep understanding, who is faithful and blameless…

3 It is to a man's honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel
4 A sluggard does not plow in season;
so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
5 The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters,
but a man of understanding draws them out.
6 Many a man claims to have unfailing love,
but a faithful man who can find?
7 The righteous man leads a blameless life;
blessed are his children after him.

Proverbs 20:3-7

Happy Birthday Dad (Grandpa)! You are the best.