My own dad, was the sweetest man on earth (well according to me of course). He was a father to four girls and other than escaping to his room to watch sports every once in a while, he handled it amazingly. My dad is tenderhearted and often shares is memories of the day we were born on our birthdays each year. I love that he cherishes life.
My grandpas were very different...but when it came to being my grandpa they both loved us granddaughters. At my older sister's baptism I had the rare occurrence of seeing them together and being only about four I felt they needed to introduced, not even considering that they had already met. My dad's father was born into a fun family that loved to laugh...and that carried on his whole life. He was active and loved sports. When it came to his grandchildren...he just adored us. He has always loved children and each of us have a special picture curled up with grandpa sleeping.
My mom's dad was a go getter. He can accomplish so many things it is quite amazing. As a kid somehow we started an inside joke about hugs. Since we lived far away I didn't get to give him hugs much so I would send the candy. So every once in a while I would give him a bag of chocolate hugs for any occasion.
I have been completely spoiled to have both my grandpas live till I was almost 30. As I am on the brink of losing one, it is unfathomable that I will be telling my kids about my grandpa and they might not remember him. Hopefully Bryce does...he had such a sweet relationship with my grandpa...loving watching games with him, teasing him when he was only 6 months old, and never having to start over when he saw him (which was usually the case when we didn't see relatives for a while).
Of course I couldn't forget my own sweet husband in the amazing group of men that surround my life. He is (according to me) the best dad ever! I have never met someone who loves kids more than Christian (well except my grandpa but they may be tied on that score). When we were only in high school I remember him sitting in the church while every child was surrounding him on the couch as he read to them. That has never changed. He brightens each of my children's lives for knowing him. He makes time for them and Emma and Bryce always come away feeling special.
I am so grateful for the fathers in my life. Thank you for all you do and who you are! You are such an example to those around you! Love you always.
