Happy Birthday, Dad.

To a dad that didn't have to be a dad, to a dad that has taught me more about life than I ever cared to know at times and am grateful that he did now, to a dad that put a very nice roof over my head and food in my belly, to a dad that has worked his butt off to give us nothing but the best......Happy Birthday.

I am grateful that 47 years ago, God brought you into this world. I am grateful that 25 years ago, you met my mother and you took me in as your own and never thought twice about it. I am grateful that 22 years ago you married my mother and 21 years ago you gave me a brother. I am grateful that you never made a difference in me and Jeff, we were always the same in your eyes.

Now, 25 years later I am grateful for all the advice (even the advice I didn't want to hear), for how hard you pushed me to do nothing but the best at everything, for the leadership and guidance, I am grateful for you.

I am grateful that you are the grandfather you are, and that Jacob has you to look up to.

Because of you, and your willingness to be a father when you didn't have to, I was given hope that someday, someone would love my son just as much as you love me. For this, I will forever be thankful.

Happy Birthday, Dad.
I love you to the moon!