My Dad

Today is Father's Day so I wanted to share a special memory I have of my Daddy. When I was in fourth grade, I went through a real emotional time. I think its pretty common for girls that age. I remember being scared and/or upset almost everyday. I remember crying a lot. On one night in particular, I was talking to my mom, in tears of course, about how upset I was. I went into my room still inconsolable and knew that my mom could not take much more of my crying and anxiety, but I could NOT get a hold of myself. My dad came in and got me and took me into the den and rocked me in the rocking chair until I fell asleep. Hours later, I awoke in the middle of the night still in my dad's lap. He was sound asleep. I remember that being a turning point for me. Something about that sacrifice of love he made for me that night, helped me through that stage. I'm sure I still had my moments, but I know I was much better after that night. I know he has made many other sacrifices for me over the years, most of which I have no idea. I am so grateful for him, and know that I am incredibly blessed to have him for my dad.