Father's Day

it was a good day for this father. actually, it was a pretty good weekend. i got to spend friday evening and most of saturday with my dad (and mom). they came up for megan's graduation from washington state community college on friday and spent the night with us. they haven't been up to our house for a while so it was good to have them here. i got home from lexington around 5 and susan had dinner already cooked. we got a new grill so she fixed hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixin's. the blakes and pauleys were here, plus jon (megan's) and aaron (susan's nephew). it was fun having everybody here. then on saturday afternoon we went over to church to a 50th wedding celebration for a couple in our church.
on sunday, father's day, i got a special treat. drew and i played guitar together and sang for special music during sunday morning service. we sang a big tent revival song, "faith of a little seed." i think that's the first time we've done that and we both really enjoyed it. the response was good too -- so we'll probably do it again. what a great father's day gift!
when i was in junior high my church youth group had a newsletter that was published periodically. each issue featured a "spotlight" on one of the youth group members. in one of the issues i was interviewed for the spotlight -- i think jane crouch (riffle) was the interviewer. anyway, i remember her asking me, "who is your hero?" my answer -- my dad. i've always looked up to my dad and have always wanted to be a man like him. he was, and still is, a tough, kind, loving, godly, passionate, opinionated, gentle, generous, loyal, faithful (i could go on) man -- and i mean man. he is still my hero and i still want to be a man like him.