Happy Birthday DAD!!

As a child my greatest aspirations were to grow up and be my Dad’s secretary. Every week, I would set music out on all his choir member’s chairs and stack last week’s music on the table to be put away. He had tons of rehearsals each week, so there was always plenty to do in his office. Sadly, I am sure I let him down because I never actually became his secretary. I also remember thinking, “someday I will grow up and sing in Daddy’s choir”. Thankfully, I did get to do that for a few years while in college. My love of music, singing, and worship come from hours of being around my dad’s work!

The summer after my freshman year in college I spent the summer in Eastman, GA as a youth intern. At the end of the summer, my dad flew to Atlanta where I picked him up at the airport and we drove all the way back to Dallas. We had such a great time together talking the whole way back home and I treasure the time we had together just the two of us.

One of the greatest experiences of my life were the countless hours I spent on the bus traveling the country on youth choir tours from the time I was a few months old until adulthood. I have been across the entire country with my dad, worked with him in backyard bible clubs, and sung with him just about everywhere. He was so instrumental in where I am today, teaching me from the beginning to live a life of service for our Heavenly Father.

I have so many fond memories of my dad, but to this day I tear up thinking of when he gave me away and spoke a blessing over me as I married Rob. He quoted Ruth 3:11 and told me how proud he was of me. That moment is one that will always stay with me!

So, for the countless hours of letting us “ride horsey” on your back, and driving us to and fro to watch our games and cheer us on….thank you DAD!! I love you and hope you have a GREAT birthday!