16.4.10

Stuff I Admire About Dad

  • I have to think hard to remember a time I heard him complain about anything.
  • When he had the chance to move to Samoa, he took it. (Despite having a very young family of five.)
  • He made sure we had a boat so we could have something we could do together as a family.
  • He can quote large portions of Joseph Smith history and certain sections of D&C.
  • He is a walking encyclopedia with extensive sections in (transmissions, cars, gospel, church history, general wisdom, morals, family management.)
  • He followed the personal revelation that he should serve a mission despite not being an active member of the church in his youth.
  • He was a powerful, effective, compassionate, and forward-thinking missionary.
  • No matter how big or small, he has always risen to the occasion and magnified his church calling.
  • He is a great leader.
  • He grew up in Southern California in the 1950's. (Okay, maybe this one is more envy than admire.)
  • He is his kids and grand kids' biggest fan.
  • He is amazing with Abby, it is so fun to watch them interact.
  • He always makes a big deal out of his kids' birthdays.
  • I've learned from experience that he will always be MUCH stronger than I am.
  • He always has time to help, or listen, or just relax together.
Happy Birthday Dad! You are the best.

6 comments:

Tiffany said...

Great list, Jess. Did you try to beat Dad up one time? Is that how you know he's stronger? I know he's stronger because he opened up a jar of salsa that was IMPOSSIBLE.

Leslie said...

Amen. Dad is great!! He bought us Trix and white bread!!

I'm pretty sure he can fix ANYTHING!

Jesse C said...

I've attempted to wrestle him on a few occasions, and it was no contest.

Kate said...

I love how he takes his grandkids waterskiing and never gives up trying to teach me how to single ski. :)

Lindy-Lou said...

I'm a lucky girl.

Shua said...

I agree. One hundred percent. Grandfather is one of those people who everyone feels lucky to know. He always makes me feel like a million bucks.