Thank God for Wonderful Dads

My Heavenly Father - What can I say, he is always there for me, he takes care of all my needs and only wants the best for me.

My Dad- One of the biggest blessings in my life has been my parents. My Dad has taught me so many things, but most importantly - God first, family second and career third. He and Mom provide our family with a soldid foundation of love and faith. Although as I grew up, I chaffed at the boundries, as an adult, I acknowledge those boundries helped me to grow into the person I am today. The phrase "but everyone else is doing it" was seldom used on our family because Dad would reply "well, not child of mine is doing that." I often did not understand his rulings, but I never doubted that the decision was rooted in love.

My Dad has a loud booming voice. You never have to wonder how he is feeling, because he lets you know. He has the admiration of everyone who knows him. He taught me integrity, honesty and the importance of family.

People say girls marry someone like their father, and I am not an exception. Mark is an incredible father, who prays everyday for his kids and family. He not only is a wonderful provider, but he also is the guiding compass for our family. From the start, he has been involved with the boys lives, as a teacher, coach and mentor.

There is no doubt in my mind, that having a loving father and mother is a tremendous asset to a child. A sense of belonging, unconditional love and discipline is a great recipe for success.

Thank God for Fathers.