This morning I miss my father more than usual. He died of cancer 12 years ago today. I would personally like to thank him for some things:
- The gift of life
- Working hard to keep us from going without as a family
- The time he spent teaching me guy things
- Teaching me how to work hard for long periods of time
- Teaching me how to love a woman and be faithful to her
- Telling me he was proud of me when I accomplished something
- Teaching me that saying the words “I love you” can never be too late in coming
- Showing me that God is merciful to us and accepts us not matter what we have, or have not done, or where we are in life
- Showing me that the face of courage can have a tear in it
- Giving me the confidence that I will see him again
I hate to tell any of you this but he was a good man and is worthy of praise!
A husband, father, xav8r, Jesus follower from Detroit who works in IT, enjoys hockey, college football, and a cigar. Currently geographical status is a northerner exiled to the south!
I hate to tell you this... 
Well said brother! You are not short in the eloquence department!