Happy 58 Dad!

It took me less than twenty minutes to come up with 58 attributes or actions of my dad that make me love him and be so thankful for him, and there are many more that I thought of after! Happy 58th Birthday to the man who raised me, continues to make me a better person, believes in me, and loves me unconditionally! 

My dad:

Loves sports and taught me to as well

Has a Passion for good theology

Loves Jesus

Loves to learn

Loves to help others think

Plays games with me

Taught me to love to play tennis

Taught me frugality

Fostered closeness in our family

Cries with me

Talks with me

Laughs until he is red in the face and crying 

Challenges me

Believes in me no matter what

Is proud of me always

Takes time for me

Likes to be with me

Loves music and taught me to as well

Sings with me

Models sacrificial love of God

Is a Peacemaker

Makes Sunday breakfast often

Does my taxes

Doesn't think I'm toooo crazy

Loves my mom 

Listens to my opinion

Makes coffee every morning

Works hard

Is the most integrity filled person I know

Is passionate about his students

Overflows with joy jumping in a lake

Exhibits Childlike happiness when body surfing

Is Exuberant when playing croquet

Always wants to play bridge

Is Lifelong learner

Loves to pour into others

Is Willing to try new things

Is Resilient

Rocks a mustache

Plays the piano in the morning

Wants to know how I'm doing

Is Patient

Is not sexist (no 'boy' or 'girl' only activities growing up!)

Makes me think deeper

Pushes me to do things that are good for me

Picks out good earrings and other gifts

Embraces all of his cultural experiences and homes

Is Slow to judge others

Doesn't let anger overpower reason

Sacrificed monetarily for my education

Always makes an effort to visit us kids

Gets excited about a great milkshake

Raised my brothers to be thoughtful, kind, and sensitive men

Forgives me when I act poorly

Taught me how to throw a football

Plays soccer like a much younger man

Is quite brilliant with numbers

Quite simply excels at being the exact dad that God knew I needed