Yesterday was the birthday of my wonderful Popper-Doodle-Schmidt! (Known as "Pops" for short...or more commonly - "Dad.") As you can see in the above picture, our family has a tradition of decorating the birthday honoree's door and leaving a small gift outside it. This year, though, the door gift was a little bit bigger than usual. :-) We gave Dad a 6-foot ladder to replace his dilapidated wooden one that he's had for decades, as well as a bag of Godiva chocolate coffee. He was excited with both, saying, "The way to a man's heart is through a new ladder!"
I am so grateful for my dad! He is a Godly man of upstanding character with a deep love for his family. His inbred wisdom has directed us well over the years, and he never fails to keep us laughing (or groaning as the case may be) with his corny sense of humor. Dad is a generous provider and strong protector. It has been especially exciting to see changes in his life lately as God has been deepening his faith and leading him forward to new steps of spiritual growth.
When I think of the many millions of children in this world today who are fatherless, I can only stand in awe at the workings of God to not only bless me with a father, but with such a wonderful man whom I am privileged to call, "Dad."
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I know this is late, but please give your daddy a belated "happy birthday" from the Bridges! What a great idea to give him a ladder for his b-day! :)
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