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A person perceives God as Father according to the type of relationship they had with their earthly father. I have a tremendously healthy view of God because I was raised by the most incredible father. A gentle spirit, with a compassionate heart, and an unconditional love for his family describes my precious Dad.
We may not have had thousands in the family checking account or lived in the biggest house or drove the fanciest cars, but I had what was most important.
I had a father who:
- Came home at the end of each work day eager to see his girls and play
- Answered each “why” question patiently
- Removed the fish from my hook because I refused to touch the slimy scales
- Scared our friends during slumber parties so he could hear us scream and laugh
Coached my softball team every summer
- Installed a tetherball pole in my backyard so I could become playground champ
- Entertained us during snowstorms by turning donuts in empty parking lots
- Trained me in the proper procedure for shooting jumpshots on the basketball court
- Cried with us during sad movies while stating, “We need to squeegee the carpet.”
- Took us on adventurous vacations all over the west
- Helped me move a dozen times, even to California
- Taught us the difference between being a woman and a lady
Thank you, Dad, for pouring yourself into your two daughters and making hundreds of sacrifices to help us grow into healthy adults who are a reflection of you.
