It's Monday, I'm physically & emotionally drained. I don't think I can make it through the day... but then I look down and see one puppy in my lap and another puppy at my feet. They look up at me as if I'm their hero. I pet them. Their tails wag. Suddenly I think today is going to be all right.
Father's Day was very emotional for me. Even though I was able to speak with my father on the telephone, I was not able to speak with my father-in-law. I did keep my father-in-law in my thoughts throughout the day. I realize once again how much he has blessed my life.
My father-in-law influenced and guided my wife's life long before I met her. He helped her become the loving, caring, brave, trusting person that she is today. During the first week my wife & I dated, I noticed something special about her.
She has a sweet quietness about her. I appreciate that. I do not care to be around people who talk loud & fast. Hannah was (and is) so pleasant to be with. Her thoughts & feelings about God, politics, family, and social issues bring no conflict with - yet stimulate - my own thoughts & feelings about many things. She has brought new life to me. She has turned my stone-cold heart into a loving and open heart. Hannah has given me a reason to live to my full potential. For decades I thought I was unlovable. Hannah changed all that.... thanks to her dad.
