This will be the third year since I lost my Father. I still miss him a bunch! Even though he was a Southern Baptist Minister he taught all us children to make our own decisions and to question limits placed on us by others. That led to some real interesting times at home

Dad wasn't a real affectionate man but we could always count on his strong arms when we needed it. Besides the 4 of us kids, Mom and Dad opened our home to foster children. Over the years more than 33 children found their way into our home until they could be adopted. From the time we were out of diapers we were changing them.

I guess that's why it just felt natural when I got married and had my first child! Even though I won't be able to hug him today, I know he's still there for me when I need him! Thanks Dad!