Jan 30.

I'm remembering my Dad today.

He was never one for big birthday events. Last year's 60th bash was out of the ordinary, allowing his girls to throw a party to toast his life with family & friends. 

But in years gone past he wasn't one for a lot of attention or fuss in the form of birthday praise. I really liked that about him. Perhaps our early hand-made gifts taught him to lower his standards? A maroon & blue knitted glasses case will do that...

While I won't break with tradition & pour out a heap of glowing remarks about my precious dad on his birthday - he would shake his head & joke that nobody want's to read that! - I do want to mark the significance of today & the person I'm missing so very much.

Wayman was a unique personality that drew our family together & formed a unity that has continued-on in his absence... Dad's intense devotion to us girls, passionate enthusiasm for our husband's different spirits, & great love for mum was a treasured gift. And all founded on his salvation in Jesus - not as an after thought, but as an anchor for his soul.

Today I am remembering & missing so many things about Dad. Here I will remember just one to mark the day - he loved to know other people's stories. When I sit down with a stranger & ask about their lives I remember my dad taught me that. I can vividly picture him leaning-in to ask a question & listen with genuine interest & a desire to learn. He valued people.

I am deeply thankful for the Dad God gave me.

xx