Father's Day

So today is Father's Day - I am filled with so many emotions. I am thankful for my father-in-law who we spent time with in Arizona this weekend. He is such a kind and compassionate man - I definately scored in the father-in-law dept.!

(horrible pic of my dad, but I love that I have my two dads in a picture together!)

I thought this was the perfect card for Nate - I see this picture in my very near future...

I am so thankful and proud of the dad Nate has become - when we got home yesterday Lucas only wanted Nate - like he knew it was Father's Day and wanted to give him some extra love.

But most of all I am missing my dad today - all weekend really. This is my first Father's Day without him. We were at a wedding this weekend and I had to leave the room during the father/daughter dance. It's sometimes hard to put into words how it feels now that he is gone. Most days I am okay...but some days it just creeps up on you when you least expect it. See, my dad was exceptional. I know (and hope) that every daughter says that about their dad, but truly, my dad and I had a special bond. He was my rock, my "go to guy" when I needed advise. He told me the truth - always. I miss him and feel a little lost sometimes without him. Things come up and my reaction is to call dad and ask his advise - but I can't.

We are all learning to cope without him, but some days, even if it makes me sad, it still feels so good to remember...

Today is one of those days.