REFLECTIONS OF FATHERS
This is the first year without my Dad being alive so I could call him and thank him for being my earthly father. I miss my Dad, but I rejoice that he is with Jesus. He was never happy after my Mother died two and a half years earlier. I reflect on the things I learned from my Dad and the first thing is a great work ethic! He worked harder than any man I have ever known. I learned honesty, integrity, treating people like I want to be treated and so much more. He is in Heaven, but I honor him this special day! For those who read this, I trust that you have thanked God for your father. Even for those who don't have good memories of their father, they should thank God for that father that gave them life.

I think of Becky's Dad, a godly man, who has been with the Lord for 28 years. He was a man of God committed to his Lord Jesus and was an example of what a father should be. The 19 years I had the privilege of knowing him, he marked my life forever. He had many of the same character qualities my own Dad had and he loved me like I was his own. His tenderness toward others is one of the things Becky & I both remember him for.

One other reflection of a father who marked my life forever was my maternal grandfather. I have often said publicly, that he loved me like a son! He had so many good character qualities of my own Father and Father-In- Law. His influence on my life was greater than even my own Dad or any other man in my childhood! One way he spelled love was TIME! He spent quality time with me. He was never too busy to spend for me.

I thank God for these three FATHERS and honor them today! PRAISE THE LORD, MY HEAVENLY FATHER!!!