That's My Dad!

"What's your dad doing these days?" My husband's best man asked when we visited. "He's always been such a hard worker, and so busy!" He said.

"Yes," I replied. "He is retired, but still just as hard working as ever."

My dad has had two major surgeries in the past several years, but when we visited him this summer, he was still out in the shed "knocking pistons out" of some engine. He was still mowing the lawn. He was still out and about visiting people. That's my dad. He values hard work. He is super smart when it comes to engines, and mechanics, and car and truck stuff. He has always been super friendly and likes to visit people and help them out. In just the few hours my mom and I took to go on an adventure, he had my husband out and introduced to all the neighbors and their menageries of animals, as well as to many of the members of his church. That's my dad.

We all have some idiosyncrasies. My dad does, too, but after nearly losing him, and then having him experience a second surgery that could have constrained him to an inactive life, I am so thankful to witness my dad out and about living his life. What a gift from God, and thank you, Lord! I love you, Dad!

Happy Father's Day!