Father's Day

I have been blessed to have an incredible Dad. He has taught me so much about communication, flexibility, and patience. I remember snuggling on his lap as a little girl as he read Uncle Remus stories in his best "Southern" accent... fleeing the tickle monster and riding my favorite "horse." I remember his cool hands on my head giving me blessings when I was sick or hurt. As a teenager, I remember him holding me as I cried over not making the choir I wanted to...teasing him about his smirk and loving how embarrassed he got...walking in on him saying his morning prayers and watching him read his scriptures on his exercise bike every morning. I remember the proud smile on his face the day I got married as he held back tears. I am so grateful for such a great example of the priesthood and fatherhood. Thanks for always being there for me Dad!

Then, there is Dusty's father. I never met him, but I love hearing stories about him. I know he was a great man by the man that Dusty is. He was very frugal and taught Dusty great money management skills. He also was a big tease...Dusty definitely follows his Father's Example! He had a great testimony of the gospel that sustained him through the final days of his life. I am glad he shared it so often with his son!I am also blessed to have a great Father-in-law. Jim is such a great example of patience and sacrificing for those he loves. He is always trying his best to make those he loves happy. He is also very concerned about politics and our country. He is very well informed. I love to watch him play with Kimball and how patiently he will toss the ball to him for hours!
Dusty is the other father in my life. He is the father of our home. I love him more everyday! It makes my heart swell to see him doing puzzles with Kimball...patiently drawing motorcycles...helping Kimball be reverent during the sacrament whispering the stories of Jesus into Kimball's ear. I love the joy on Dusty's face as he peeked at my pregnancy test (I was too scared to look)...the emails he sends me every week about the baby growing inside me...the way he snuggles close in the morning and measures my belly to see how much it has grown. My heart melts as we kneel in family prayer and I hear Dusty pray for our little family! I am so lucky for all of the great men in my life!