I can't think of a man more fitting to honor then my father. Not just because he was my father but more so for the kind of man he was.
Devoted faithful husband for 53 years , loving father, great fisherman, teacher, skilled artist and craftsman, jack of all trades who had a deep love for God . Just a few things that my father was.
Most importantly he was a father in the truest sense of the word. He had a fathers heart, and his first priority was the welfare of his children. He would show this in actions more then words, more times then I can remember he would always have a good word and a helping hand when we needed it the most.
My father's lasting legacy is the life he lived in the body God gave him. Nothing else matters in the end, because everything else will be left behind except what good we do while in the body God gave us. My father wasn't perfect but he was faithful and obedient to God's commandments. His life was blessed because of this faithfulness.
I praise God for giving me such an example that I can follow. I can say now looking back that I wished I was a better son but I can't say I wish I had a better father. I think I had the greatest father a son could ever have. I'll miss you Dad.
Love, your devoted son
Michael
Michael that was beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss, but so glad you have those wonderful memories and the inspiration of your dad's example. Thank you for sharing.
this must be one of the most touching testimonies I have ever heard from a son, about his father. I thank God for your dear father, may his memory inspire and live on in all your hearts. Love, Svet
I miss Pa very much. From the beginning, he always made me feel part of the family. His love for his children and grandchildren was deep, not a big outward show, but a deep affection, which manifested itself in good word (including gentle words of exhortation) and deed. Thank you, honey, for writing this tribute to your father. He was most deserving of our love and respect.
Mike,
Everything you said was true. The world is different without him here in it.
Love,
Cousin Patty