Day 15

Day 15...Father's Day!
My husband is the best father to our children.  He knows them both so well.  He adores them, and they know it.  He listens to them and spends time with him, even when he is exhausted from working so hard.  He is loyal and kind. 
My children are so blessed. 
When one grows up with a fabulous dad, it is so easy to take it for granted.  Kids don't do this intentionally, they just get used to it, and don't really know anything different.  It isn't until they are grown, on their own, and beginning their own families, that the realization that, "Wow...I had an amazing and caring dad," really sets in.
I, as an adult with children, feel this way about my own dad.  I had no idea what I had in him.  He was brilliant and caring.  He loved us, and still loves us, so much.  I see now all the effort and sacrifice he put into raising my sisters and I.  I appreciate and love him so much.
This was the first Father's Day, ever, that I was not able to be with my dad.  My second cousin, and her husband invited us to a barbecue with her husband's family.  Wow!  We were welcomed with open arms...literally!  They welcomed us into their home and treated us like we were a part of their family.  We had such a great time and they made the most delicious food!  It was so awesome to be around a large group of people again, and laugh, and eat, and talk, and just have a great time.
When we left I called my dad and we talked.  He's a joy.  He just got a new Droid phone and he just absolutely hates it!  It cracks me up!  I told him to get one of the young guys he works with to teach him how to use it, and once he learns, he'll love it! 

Tonight, we were out shooting hoops in the driveway, and a visitor who frequently appears at night showed up...a medium sized buck.  He doesn't seem to care that we're out, being loud. He shows up, walks around the yard a bit, and watches us.  He is beautiful.  It is something we look forward to and love we just love it when he shows up!
I love my family so much.  I love that we are exploring this new "normal" together.  We are learning so much about each other.  I am amazed by their strength and determination. 
Thefab4 are doing ok...every day is a gift.