Ode to my Daddy-O

Today our sermon was on teaching Dad's to be a blessing to their children. Bro. Bill used an acrostic to show traits of a good Father. It went like this:

F-aithful (to God, Family and Commitments)
A-uthentic
T-ruthful
H-umble
E-xample
R-Righteous

In every single point and verse that was read for each of these things, my Daddy measured up. One thing he said was that where there is a godly dad, his children are blessed after him. I've always known how lucky and blessed I was to have him for my Daddy but I realized today that so many of my blessings in life have and do come because of his godliness.

I remember in 6th grade I decided I wanted to do Bible Drills. He told me that if I wanted to do it, I had to be commited to learning the verses. And he commited to helping me. For almost a year, he came home every single night and went over the verses with me. I learned them all and ended up going to the State competition and receiving the award for State Winner Perfect. I say all that because I want you to know that he sacrificed a lot of time to help me get there.

You probably won't believe this (ha!) but I didn't have a lot of ambition during my college years. I begged him to let me come work for his company (mainly so I wouldn't have to go out and interview for jobs) and he agreed. He patiently taught me the business and how to be a programmer. It's been 12 1/2 years since that first day. It's been really hard but I'm so thankful because I have a relationship with him that I never would have had.

I wish everyone had a Daddy like mine. In almost 35 years I cannot remember one situation where he didn't act with integrity. I love you so much, I hope you've had a wonderful Father's Day!