It has been several weeks now since my dad passed away, and I don't want to make anyone worry or feel bad for me, I just want to share what an amazing man he was
.Humble, honorable, true, faithful, reverent, strong, teacher, smart, hard worker, leader, virtuous, honest, kind, never complained, never said a bad word about anyone, courageous, sacrificed for his family, served the Lord, Spiritual Giant, gentle, patient, full of love,
charitable, quiet example, respectable, never boasting, deep thinker, great writer, obedient, respectable, dependable, great sense of humor, fun, full of knowledge, reader, studier, learner, meditator, very supportive, trusting, wise, intelligent, clean, pure, good, benevolent, large hearted, strong priesthood holder in the home, genuine, sincere, strong testimony, 
the best dad ever - always attended my choir concerts, volleyball, basketball, and softball games, paid for my expensive piano lessons even when he was out of work for 2 years, gave me father's blessings 
frequently, stayed up into 
the wee hours of the night correcting English papers and going over math problems, taught me how to work and serve others, helped me to gain a strong testimony of the gospel, gave me roses on Valentine's day(that means a lot to a teenage girl!), listened to my problems, gave much needed advice when I needed it, helped me to have more faith and trust in the Lord, helped me 
with my paper route, came to my high school and college graduations, was there when my boys were blessed, played with and read books to my sons, supported and trusted me, encouraged me to be good and do what's right, loved me no matter what, believed in me even when I made lots and lots of mistakes, was always there for me.
I miss you dad, but I will cherish and celebrate the perfect life you lead and will always be grateful for your perfect example to me. How blessed I am to have to gospel and to know that I will be with my dad again. It makes this challenging time okay.
11 comments:
What a lovely tribute! Very touching.
I'm sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man!
i'm so very sorry melissa. he looks like he wasn't that old. he sounds like he's an amazing man. let me know if you need anything. in fact, do you want to come over for a playdate this week or next week?
Melissa, your post is beautiful. He must have been an awesome dad to deserve a post like that from his daughter. I am so sorry for your loss. Let me know if there's any way I can help, watch the kids while you have some time...anything. I am sure Brian is just as busy as Ryan and I can only imagine what you're going through. Let me know, even though we're further away, we're still here!!!
A beautiful tribute for a great man. It really is a blessing to have the gospel and know you can see him again.
He was an amazing man and raised an amazing family. He will be greatly missed.
Families are Forever.
This really is a beautiful tribute, Melissa. What an incredible legacy to leave for his family. Thank you for capturing it so perfectly and sharing it!
This was a beautiful post. My mom was visiting me when my dad called to tell us your dad had passed away. We spent a long time talking about what a good man your dad was, and what a great family you all are.
What better legacy to leave behind than a good name and good family.
Families are forever.
Melissa- That is a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I am thankful to have had the pleasure of knowing him. He was an amazing man. You and your life are a wonderful tribute to him. You are like your dad in many ways.
Beautifully stated, Melissa.
What a great man he was! Dad #2 down the block :) I love this post. He will def be missed. But man, what a legacy he left behind! What an example for us all.
Melissa,
That was such an beautiful tribute to your Dad. I feel very privileged to have known him, and had him as my uncle. He was such a great example to us all and an amazing man. He is greatly missed. What a blessing the gospel is, to have families forever. Your family is in our prayers. We love you all.
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