Happy Birthday Dad! 8/18/2016

Today we celebrate the birthday of one of my favorite people, someone who has experienced joy and heartache, celebrations and defeats- but throughout it all has had a smile on his face, and such strong faith running through his soul.

I can't put into words how incredibly proud I am to call this man my Dad. Throughout the years he's supported me 100%- from the many hours on the softball field, to volleyball games, and FCCLA events, and not to mention those years in college- he's always questioned my choices with good intentions, provided advice when my heart needed it the most, and has loved me throughout it all. 

Each day I see fight and determination in his eyes, as he fights each day to not only beat cancer (as that's just a bi-product of his attitude) but he fights to live life to the fullest, to continue to smile through the pain, and make each of us proud. I learned so quickly just three short years ago that life is in fact short, and I also learned very quickly that it's not the amount of time you spend here, but how you spend it. Three short years ago Dad taught my heart to love even more, experience life to it's fullest, and to capture moments in time as memories that will last forever. 

Wishing Dad a very happy birthday, and prayers for many more birthday celebrations in our future!

And thank you all for continuing on this incredible journey with us!