Monday, November 10, 2008

What I'm Thankful For. . .


Although I'm a little late in beginning, I am going to start posting what I am thankful for. To start with today, I am thankful for my dad. I am the definition of a daddy's girl and proud of it. My dad has always been there for me no matter what. Ever since I was a little girl, I could always run to my dad when i was having a hard time or needed someone to talk to. He always had some positive words to share which usually included one of his infamous stories about his past.When I was eight and my brother had his accident, my dad was there with a cool head along with his priesthood power to make it better. That is what he has done for most of my life, made things better, or at least made me feel better about them. I am grateful for his example and I am grateful for his faith. This past year and a half has been quite trying on the old man, he is carrying quite a load of stress on his shoulders between the slow housing market and his dying business as well as family strife and accidents. But my dad continues pressing forward trying to be optimistic and strong. I am grateful for my daddy and his example for me. I love him and will never be able to express my gratitude for all he has done for me. I love you dad! (hopefully someone will be able to explain to him how to connect to this blog since the man is computer illiterate)

4 comments:

Ang said...

I love Carl too!!

Erika said...

Oh Carl. He is GREAT! He did a million things for us in college. I love that guy.

Bobby said...

:) Carl IS the man. He's one of the kindest people I know and is a very genuine person. He tries to raz me every once in a while, but it doesn't throw me at all, because I know he's really just a softy.

Carrie said...

Yay for Carl! He is such a good man and a great dad. I bet he is just as grateful for you too Jess--nothing like a good and loving daughter to make a daddy happy and proud.