My dad is one of the most patient, selfless people I know. I can't imagine how different my life would have been if he were not a part of it. And although there are not many physical characteristics that he passed on to me, I did get quite a bit of his personality. It is because of my dad, that I learned the characteristics that I would want in a husband (hard-working, fun-loving, and a strong testimony of the gospel). My dad is tough but tender. Strong but gentile. Some physical attributes that he passed onto my siblings, but NOT me include:
* Brown eyes
* Bushy eyebrows
* Tan skin (or at least the CAPABILITY of having tan skin)....I have neither.
* Large, straight teeth (mine were small, and crooked).
However- I DID inherit his thin hair. Thanks dad. ;)
I searched through all of my pictures, and this was the ONLY one I could find of just the two of us. I think the MAJORITY of pictures from my childhood werer actually taken BY him.
It is because of my dad that I know how to water ski. We got the boat when I was 8 years old, and I didn't learn to ski until 2 years later. I was completely terrified. I had NO desire to be drug behind a boat and then fall and drown as they drove away. Of course my dad eventually made me face my fear, and I was terrified. He told me that if I would ski once on every boating trip, I could have a wetsuit. That was enough. I cried just before going almost every time that first year. But my dad didn't give in. And because of my dad, I not only learned HOW to ski....but I learnd to LOVE it. To this day, water skiing is the only sport that I am quite good at. And (more importantly) the ONLY sport at which I am better than Parker.
Like my dad: I have a love for things that grow. I love planting flowers, and growing vegetables in the garden.
Like my dad: I have an ear for music, and can perform at the drop of a hat without too much anxiety.
Like my dad: I have very strong opinions, and sometimes voice them when it might have been better to just keep quiet.
Like my dad: I often think that MY way is the best way to do something. ;)
Like my dad: I have a love for the gospel, and a desire to learn more.
Like my dad: I like to write my thoughts and feelings better than say them.
Like my dad: I have a somewhat forgetful nature. Despite my organization- when it comes to multi-tasking...... if I try to do too much at once.....I am BOUND to forget something important.
And the last quality only shows itself in glimpses. What patience I DO have, I can thank HIM for. That's not to say that my mother is not patient, but Dad is ALWAYS patient. A quality which he inherited from HIS mother. 
My daddy is amazing. Even now that I'm grown, he constantly does things to show love, patience, and kindness. He is a great father.....and an even greater grandfather. All of his grandchildren love him to pieces. And it's safe to say that "Grandpa" has been one of the first words of almost every grandchild. Grandpa is always including his grandchildren and making memories with them. Even though the majority of the time he is working on a project and they are "helping."
I love my dad so much, and I am so grateful to have such a wonderful example in my life. I am grateful to be so much like him. Happy Father's Day dad!
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