I have learned many many lessons over the years of being raised by this fabulous man. Like when all else fails and you don't know a lick of Spanish just ask Dad (He's the expert). Or when everyone around is loud and you need to get their attention just yell, "Shut up, lets pray!" But I think the most important one of all is, "It's all about relationships."
Dad is one of the very few people I know that can build a relationship with a person in a matter of minutes. Our family is constantly out in public, and you can look around and find one family member missing. "Where is Dad?" Sure enough you can hear that loud voice talking with someone he has known for years or a random stranger he just met. The man has some serious skills.
It has been such a high honor to witness the relationships that Dad has built over the years, but most importantly I love watching his relationship with Jesus. This household is blessed to have a father that leads by a Godly example.
Today this house will laugh, celebrate, and rejoice! I pray that I will constantly remember who is the foundation of all the joy that is present in this family. Only by His grace!
I pray that we will constantly remember that life is all about relationships. I pray that we will mend the broken relationships, and that we will rejoice in all the ones that He has blessed us with!
Oh and laugh along the way. That's what this family does and we didn't turn out too bad....
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| Happy Birthday Dad!!!!! |
Laughing a lot!
Anna Lauren
