Happy Father’s Day to all of the wonderful fathers out there! I hope you all know how much you are appreciated and loved on this day and throughout the year. In particular, I want to tell my dad, Mark, how much he is appreciated and loved (a lot). I tell him that I love him often, but I can’t remember the last time I told him why. Well, Dad, this is for you:
I love my dad because…
… he has a random, funny song for every occasion.
…he can fix anything.
…he can open even the toughest jar with his bare hands.
…he always knows how to make me laugh.
…he (very patiently) taught me how to solve algebraic equations and drive a standard.
…he always told me that I was pretty (even when I most definitely wasn’t).
…he looks tough, but he’s really just a big softy with a huge heart.
…he gave up a career in business to become a teacher and spend more time with our family.
…his positive influence in my life prepared me to find (and have a healthy relationship with) my husband.
…he always supported and encouraged me and my brother in all of our endeavors and never pushed us into activities or goals that weren’t right for us. (His Aggie self didn’t even complain when both of his children wound up at UT.)
…he tells me that he’s proud of me.
…he is always there for me when I need him.
I love you, Dad!
(Obviously, I did not take the above picture. Our fabulous wedding photographer, Shannon Cunningham, did.)
Much love,
Adrienne