Happy Father's Day

This is my second Father's day. To me this will mark the most significant Father's day that I have ever had. This is not to dis-credit any Father's day with my father, or any day at all with my father. This is actually a tribute to my father, and to his father.

I am a different man than I ever thought I would be. I am a better father than I ever thought I could be. I am a better son than I ever knew I could be. My father is a good, God-fearing man. He has taught me what it truly means to be a man. My father has taught me what it means to lead with the heart. He has taught me, what it means to hold people accountable...no matter what the circumstances. My father has taught me how to care for others first. He taught me that it is definitely not about me. He has helped me to realize that in order for me to be a man and a father that I have to honor God first and above all!

The reason that I say this is the most significant Father's day for me, is because I have never looked at being a father like I do now. I have never realized the impact that I have, until now. Last year, I was still selfish. I thought Father's day was about me. It's not. It's about everyone that I can affect. Father's day is about serving my wife. Father's day is about serving my children. Father's day is about giving Glory to the Lord who gave Everything so that I can be a good Father.

This past year I have grown in ways that I never knew I could. I have been humbled. I was forced to put all of my faith and trust in the Lord. When the patriarch of the family puts all of his trust in the Lord, he breeds faith. A father can teach his children that no matter what they go through, The Father will not forsake them. Patti and I could have never grown as close as we have if we weren't forced to depend on God the Father for everything.

I am so grateful for my father. I am so thankful for God's un-measurable gift of his Son. I could never imagine sacrificing my son Matthew. I would throw myself on the altar to save him. I would throw myself in front of a bullet for my wife and my son.

The greatest gift that my father ever gave me was complete surrender and faith in God. Dad modeled godliness. I love my Father and his Father more than they will ever know. I hope to be more and more Christ like each day. I hope to continue to grow closer to Father God, so that I can grow closer to my father.

Dad I love you with all my beating heart! You make me a better man each day and I thank you!