Spending a little time on a post about my Mom and her garden made me run across a picture of her greenhouse. This is no ordinary greenhouse, but one very special greenhouse, designed and built by my incredibly talented dad out of antique windows!
I mean really... I know it's a greenhouse, but it is beautiful! My Daddy built their home (the one I grew up in - which was amazing) and my brother's home (which is also beautiful) and has had countless other building projects through the years. The funny thing is, that isn't what my dad does for living, that is just what he does for fun and for the people he loves!
There aren't many words that do my father justice, but a couple come to mind. My Daddy is patient and kind. He is also incredibly smart! He can fix anything! Basically... he's the stuff that hero's are made of!
He loves my Mama in a way that taught me what love is... not always smooth around the edges, but worth it. She has said many times that he is her hero and I know that he feels just as passionately about her!
He has a deep commitment to family and a love for his children (all three of us) that is visible and tangible and wonderful.
(My brother, Ken, and Daddy)
My Dad is an example and a hero and the best man I know.
2 comments:
Okay, SERIOUSLY???? That Greenhouse is ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Your dad is such a kind man...much like you!
Ok, really? I got to the third sentence and started crying. The one thing you didn't mention is that your dad is HYSTERICAL. Need I remind you of any of the sly comments we heard on our Outer Banks trip?! My papaw thought the world of your dad, and he always would talk about how down-to-earth he is. Like Moo said, you've inherited many wonderful qualities from your daddy.
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