Ole Dad

I would like to wish a warm happy Fathers day to all those fathers out there. In honor of "Mein Vat" tonight I thought I would post about him. There are so many things he's taught me about life, and how to be a good man, dad, and just a good person in general. I'm not always the best at telling him how much he means to me, and about how much I appreciate the things he's taught me but I think he understands me like only Dad could. So i'm grateful for him.

I'm grateful dad taught me about consistency.

I am grateful dad taught me it's not about what's in style that's important but rather having your style. That's what's really important. I am grateful dad teaches me through example.

I am grateful for Dad's patience.

Although I probably don't deserve it, I am grateful for dad's love for me. That might be one of the greatest lessons he ever taught me, was how to love a person, and a family despite flaws, weaknesses, in capabilities, and shortcomings. If I am able to turn out to be half the man, Dad is then i'll be ok in this life. So thanks Dad. I love you.

"That is an example of the pure love of Christ. Sometimes the greatest love is not found in the dramatic scenes that poets and writers immortalize. Often, the greatest manifestations of love are the simple acts of kindness and caring we extend to those we meet along the path of life. True love lasts forever. It is eternally patient and forgiving. It believes, hopes, and endures all things. That is the love our Heavenly Father bears for us. We all yearn to experience love like this. Even when we make mistakes, we hope others will love us in spite of our shortcomings—even if we don’t deserve it."

--Elder Wirthlin