Happy Father's Day, Times Three!

I am so thankful for this man,

the love of my life --

who today celebrates his

25th Father's Day!

Oh how blessed I am

to be married to a man

who sets the high standard

of

"big shoes to fill" . . .

and has spent 25 years

teaching our children

one by one,

day by day,

year after year

how to fill those shoes!

There is no greater joy

as a parent!

Thank you Bry --

for being a shining example

to our children.

For pouring into our "bigs"

as they prepared their wings to fly . . .

while keeping up with the "littles"

and teaching them well.

For taking the hand of our baby bird,

in China

and showing her the unconditional love

of a father.

It is in your beautiful example that

she, and each of our children,

begin to understand

the unconditional,

and never ending

love that their

Heavenly Father

has for them.

Our boys have seen firsthand

how a man of integrity operates.

They have been taught that

their good character

is prized above

any of their

amazing accomplishments.

Our girls see in you

the gentle love a man

should have for his wife.

And our sons

have been given

an invaluable example

of a godly husband.

Our children know that

love for others,

and kindness matter--

always.

To my own daddy ~

Thank you for showing

me the unconditional

love of a father.

Thank you for teaching

me about my

Heavenly Father's

love for me!

Thank you for always

believing in me,

and for always

making me feel special!

Thank you for continuing . . .

to pass that love on.

To my father-in-love ~

Thank you for your love,

and your laughter

and your unending support.

I am truly blessed!

Yes indeed,

there are big shoes to fill . . .

and I am ever so grateful

for three amazing examples

of men who walk in "big shoes"!

Blessings from my nest ~

Tina