Our wonderful Dads.
I just wanted to take a minute to thank the fathers in my life. I am so blessed to have my own wonderful father. My Dad is one of the most spiritual men I know, and he is also one of the most forgiving. He was fortunate to have a wonderful Grandfather that molded him into the man he would become. He is the most amazing Grandfather too, and Mike call him Dad because that's just who he is.
Collin and my Dad on Thanksgiving.
I am stubborn just like him, if my Dad had hair and green eyes and was a girl, it would be me. I am a Daddy's girl, always have been, always will. I always said I would marry someone like my Dad and I did. I could write on and on, but I will save you from the novel. :)
The day we adopted Collin.
I am also so very blessed to have a father-in-law that I also call Dad. He is so very loving, and passionate about his family. He was huge part in making Mike who he is today. When we were going to perinatology before we knew the extent of Lilly's problem, he went with us.
Collin with Grandpa on his adoption day.
He even took us to Olive Garden for some comfort food after, and just made sure we were going to be okay. He has always been there for us. He has mourned with us, fed us when things were tough (it is the two philosophies of Tom G: when things are tough, he cleans and feeds people)
Collin and Grandpa looking each other over.
and I really could not ask for anyone better to be my second father. And he has just loved each and everyone of his Grandkids to no end. I am so grateful to have in our life, and for my kids to have such a loving Grandfather.
Mike moments after becoming a Dad.
The last figure in my life is my husband. When I first met Mike, and even for the three years after, I just loved to talk with him, loved to be around him. Shooting stars and all that were not the reason I fell in love with Mike, he was my best friend and someone I just simply could not even think about living without.
Mike saying goodbye to Ryker.
He is my best friend and love of my life. He is the hardest worker I know and so very obedient, almost to a fault. I could not possibly love him more. Mike is also the most wonderful father. He insists on being the one to put Collin to bed each night, lovingly wrapping him in his arms and rocking him.
He is tender-hearted. It is very hard when Collin is crying. Mike just wants to take away the tears and hold him. When we were transitioning Collin to go to bed on his own, it was very hard on Mike.
Daddy loving on Collin.
He is so loving, and so wonderful. I miss him to death when I am away from him. Our kids will never want for love, as Mike is one of the most giving and loving man I know. He adores his children.
Collin with his Daddy.
Anyways, just want to wish the father's out there a Happy Father's Day today, and express my gratitude for the father's in my life.
