Dad,

 As I write this letter I can’t help but be thankful for having a Father like you. Life is not easy and Lord knows I have had some difficult times in my life, most of which were my own doing, but as I look back I realize just how much you have guided me. Even when you’re not around me I find that your example is still helping me make decisions for life. I have come across so many people who have had no Father or had a terrible Father and I see the mess that they have experienced and it makes me grateful for the person you are and the life you have lived before me. I have learned more from you than I could ever say but here are a few of the big lessons I have gleaned from your example:

  You have taught me how to be a husband; how to love one woman through the good and bad times; to be faithful and strong for her, putting her interest over my own.

  You have taught me how to love and nurture my children. You had rules to follow but you never provoked me to anger. You did your best to provide a safe and loving environment for me to flourish in.

  You taught me how to be a man of God. I know it was a risk to move to Texas, but you obeyed God. I know it was a risk to leave a good paying job to Pastor a church but you made the sacrifice and obeyed God. You have always pursued God’s calling on your life and I strive to do the same. Your prayers and support have sustained me and your faith in my ministry gave me the courage to step out on my own.

  When I look at you I see a lot of things; Husband, Father, Pastor, Singer, Friend, but what I see most is Jesus. You have been a true reflection of the Savior. I know what my heavenly Father is like because of the Father He gave me on Earth. I truly love and admire you, and when I am gone I hope to be remembered as the guy who turned out like his Dad.

Happy Father’s Day,

 Mylon