Thanks to you, Dad

Originally posted at here on June 16, 2007

Dad, thanks to you:

• I have to dedicate time each morning to keeping my bushy eyebrows under control.
• I have a nose that my friends call “defining” and “exotic” and I am still learning to love.
• I have beautiful dark brown eyes.
• I had the most interesting science fair projects.
• My class had the best Homecoming floats every year I was in high school.
• I only know how to draw horse heads–no bodies.
• I have to make “candy runs” to satisfy my sweet tooth.
• I have always known I can do or be anything.
• I have a softball mitt with handwritten instructions on it to remind me which finger goes in which hole.
• I have a problem keeping my mouth shut.
• I am stubborn.
• I don’t like to admit when I’m wrong.
• I will always fight for what I believe in and stand up for the underdog.
• I can easily offend people.
• I am not easily offended.
• I know food brings people together.
• I have my own toolbox.
• I like to learn how to do things for myself.
• I know how to drive a stick shift and idle on a hill without using the brake.
• I know what a good bear hug feels like.
• I love Mentos.
• I always use the skycap at the airport.
• I love cop shows.
• I am very familiar with the layout of the Home Depot.
• I think suspenders are cool.
• I’m good at math (or was).
• I love a buffet–even the Chuck-A-Rama.
• I love to BBQ.
• I thought that every dad wore a shirt and tie everyday (even on Saturdays!) unless they were fixing the car. That’s when the coveralls came out.
• It’s hard for me to pay for a car repairman, an electrician, a plumber, or a handyman.
• I dislike chocolate.
• I am not a sports fan.
• Boys in HS were to afraid to treat me with anything other than respect.
• I am terrible at budgeting.
• I know what it means to give generously and love unconditionally.

Dad, you have helped make me who I am. And I like who I am, so thanks.
I love you. Happy Father’s Day.