I couldn't very well showcase my mom on her birthday and not do the same for good ole dad :))) And I could never leave out dad. He is much too special for that. Look at that happy face on him in this picture. He has always loved the ocean. And now he gets to live near that ocean. What a way to retire is what I say. I hope I can live near the ocean someday and enjoy it's simple pleasures :)
My dad has been a major influence in my life. He has always been a hard worker and sacrificed a lot of his time for his family. His priority has always been to support his family and that he did and he did it happily. He is a very selfless man and always puts others first. That is probably the most important thing that I have learned from his example. Taking care of others, doing for others and being there for others that is what my dad is all about. He's a very carefree, laid back kind of guy. He's the kind of guy that everyone enjoys to be around and is easy to get along with.
One of my dad's special qualities is his love of nature. I know that he taught me how to be fascinated and enjoy what nature has to offer. And how to notice the greatness of the simple things that cross our paths like the birds we see everyday. He has studied these things and shares all of his findings. It's a simplistic way of life that he lives but it's full of deep wonder.
My dad has always been there for anything that I have needed. And he is always happy to be needed even if it's just a conversation for advice. He jumps at the chance to help. He is the core of our family and he has shown all of us why it's important to care about each other. We have been blessed with this man in our lives and I know that I appreciate that the blessing for me is to have him as my father. He is the meaning of what a father is and I thank God for this blessing every day. Today I wish my father the happiest of birthday's and I'm going to throw in Father's day too...............happy father's day. Dad you deserve the best of the best and I am so happy to have you to love me :))))
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Happy Birthday Doug! What a wonderful tribute from your daughter. Your qualities of strong yet tender rescuer make it obvious to understand why you choose to serve as a firefighter. Thank you for the memories that you allowed me to have by including me as a part of your family when I very much needed it and allowing me to witness a father role model.
Enjoy life - you deserve it :)
Cheryl
What a great tribute to your Dad.
He's definitely a "keeper" and looks like retirement is agreeing with him.
Nancy
Your parents are blessed with a daughter that appreciates them so much! Its so sweet that you put your feelings into words and I know your Mom and Dad will cherish this.
Sarah <><
Ok, so I'm a few days behind here! Happy belated Birthday!! Friday the 13th, huh? Great men must be born on that day because my father was born on Friday the 13th!!! Hope it was a great one!!!
Jen
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