Happy Fathers Day.

Funny how I'm a grown-up now, but still need my dad. Love the comfort that comes from knowing he is just a phone call away, or even better now, just a few minutes' drive. Even though I'm an adult with a family of my own, It seems I am never too old to hear " I love you." or "I'm proud of you." or "Just calling to see what you were doing." I hope I remember that as my little ones grow up and leave home. They will still need mom and I'm pretty sure I'll still be needing them too.

Funny how all the teaching moments I thought were so unnecessary, I find myself relying on and even quoting. For example, I learned appropriate grammar in my home. And you were corrected if found doing otherwise! I remember answering the phone with a casual "This is her". Ahem. "Kimberly, this is she", my dad would say. And "thy Son" is only used at the end of a prayer, not a talk or testimony. Remember that one. And remember I do. Not only do I remember, everyone else's little mistakes jump out at me! I of course don't correct them, but it makes me think of my Dad, the fact that he was always teaching me, and I just smile to myself.

I love that he is always planning trips and vacations with his children and grandchildren so our family makes memories together.

Perhaps the neatest thing for me is seeing my dad be granddaddy. I love watching him interact with my kids. I love that he takes time for them and makes them feel important. Several times a week my boys are calling him asking where he'd like to take them. Pretty sure he could be doing something else, but he'll pick them up, go out for tacos, and drive over to the airport. They like being with him so much, they love to run his errands with him! It is a real heart warming experience to see that relationship develop. I also love that he is teaching them the things he taught me. He is always encouraging them to think, to read, to do well in school. I love that. Its made a difference in my life and I know it will make a difference in theirs. Thanks Dad!