Yesterday was my Dad's birthday. Now, more than ever, us kids realized the importance of letting my dad know how much he means to us. My oldest sister suggested that we all write a letter to him and surprise him by going to my parents church together. Everyone thought it was a great idea, so I told them to write the letters, and I would think of something "crafty" to do with them.
Dad,
In the past year and a half since I graduated college, I have learned more about life and what it means that I could have ever imagined. I chased after success and stability in my career and actually worked hard enough to get where I thought I wanted to go. Once I had that dream job I looked around and realized what really mattered in life- God and family. That is something you learned a long time ago. I may no have always noticed, but you have poured out your life for this family. I can see that now. I have not always been the perfect daughter, and you might not have always been the perfect father, but you have been there for me, and for our whole family without fail. Not every family can say that about their dad. I am so blessed to have such a strong and loving dad. Thank you for raising me to love the Lord and to love others. Thank you for putting everything you have and everything you are into making this family better. We are better…because of you. Happy Birthday, Dad! I love you so much!!
Love Always,
Hannah
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| I decided to put them in something nice so it could be kept on his office desk or next to his bed. "Happy Birthday, Dad! Open this when you need to be reminded how much you mean to us. We love you!" |
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| Inside I put his current "life verse" as the background to all of our letters. |
In the past year and a half since I graduated college, I have learned more about life and what it means that I could have ever imagined. I chased after success and stability in my career and actually worked hard enough to get where I thought I wanted to go. Once I had that dream job I looked around and realized what really mattered in life- God and family. That is something you learned a long time ago. I may no have always noticed, but you have poured out your life for this family. I can see that now. I have not always been the perfect daughter, and you might not have always been the perfect father, but you have been there for me, and for our whole family without fail. Not every family can say that about their dad. I am so blessed to have such a strong and loving dad. Thank you for raising me to love the Lord and to love others. Thank you for putting everything you have and everything you are into making this family better. We are better…because of you. Happy Birthday, Dad! I love you so much!!
Love Always,
Hannah
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ps your mom looks so cute! i like her outfit!
Probably Dad's best birthday ever!! What a wonderful surprise - all the way around :) And the letters, no wonder he had to stop reading and take a deep breath (and wipe away his tears); they were overwhelming to him - I couldn't stop crying myself...
Just plain good!
Love you,
Mom