Just for Dad

I don't always do a Father's Day post, but I know how much my Dad loves reading the blog and I know that I don't talk to him as much as I do my Mom, so he deserves some special attention! 

I'm so thankful for my Dad. Do you remember when we were on vacation and went horse back riding? I rode with you and it was the most uncomfortable thing in the world! I remember you teaching me how to fish at Uncle Ronnie's. I remember riding with you on the truck. I remember being sick on the couch next to the wood stove and sneaking in to the dining room to watch Men in Black with you from around the corner (I'm not sure you ever knew that). I remember going down the snow mountain on the inner tube and having you land on me after we went over a bump. I remember going for rides in the trailer of the lawn mower. I remember you saving me from the bees in my bedroom.....oh the bees. So many bees. 

Even though we don't talk one-on-one often, I love that I can call you whenever I need something and I know that you're going to be there. Even though you can't tell me over the phone that it IS the right vehicle and I'm just feeling sick because it's a lot of money, you can still give me the best advice that leads to a great decision. 

Even though we are miles (and miles and miles and miles and miles and miles and miles and miles and miles and miles and miles) apart, I hope you know just how special, loved, cherished, admired and missed you are! You truly were the first man I ever loved and my forever hero. 

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!