Today is the birthday of one of the greatest men I have ever known, my dad!
He has always been such an example in my life. He is loving and kind, generous and caring, firm in his faith and testimony of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
When I was very young, my dad spent several summers in California (we were living in Minnesota at the time) in order to earn his master's degree. I don't remember much of that time myself, but I did learn the importance of an education through his example.
I also remember watching my dad work on our home in Eagan, Minnesota. He learned to do many tasks himself, including laying tile in order to make our home so much better on a budget they could afford... I guess I have tried to emulate this many times in my own life thanks to my dad's example.
My dad is a great example of loving others, especially family, even when you do not necessarily approve of their actions or agree with their point of view. He will always have a listening ear for whomever comes to him with a problem.
My dad has been my inspiration for doing family history work. I love so much to hear him tell of his childhood- all of the memories of our family. Now every time I 'find' a new name of a relative or make a new connection, I cannot wait to tell my dad.
My dad even helped me by taking on part of the role of 'dad' to my own children through all of the years that I was single. He was and is such an excellent example of what a man of God should do and should be.
I love you, daddy! Happy birthday!
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