Daddy, Daughter Moments

Teaching her what she'll probably never need to know, but what it means to be a soldier...Letting her observe as you prepare for something you know will come in your career, but still pray never does... Watching her experience some of the weight you carry on your shoulders...

All the while laughing and thanking God for her innocence...
And cherishing moments like these!


I just copied this from my mom's blog, but I'm not being lazy!

The time I got to spend with my courageous dad this week was one of the most memorable and cherished weeks with him I have ever had. My dad has taught me so many things about life, encouraged me to love nature, loved me every step of the way, and always been right . Somehow when he smiled the most joyful smile at me as I wore the gear he lugs every day and embraced a passion of his, I felt his love at a new depth.
It is so refreshing to see the love of Christ gleaming in his eyes for he knows that his life is walking the paths that the Lord has paved for him. I am so proud of my dad.
Getting to experience a little of what it is like to be an Army brat was so much fun.I loved giving my I.D to the security guards and going to the PX. It made me so proud every morning I was woken up from deep sleep at 4 :30 a.m. on my pull out bed to the sounds of my dad getting ready for physical training. He wore a gray shirt with the words ARMY proudly displayed on the front, shorts that said the same and tube socks pulled to the middle of his shins. The sweet smell of his after shave filling the air and stayed there all day to remind us of his sacrifice. I could not pick a better hero.
I cherish the times we have had Dad, you are such an inspiration and bold example in my life. Thank you for your love that you have always poured into my life.