Hello my wonderful family, time for one of dad's rare blog's. First of all I want to thank Ryan for his nice words -I agree with Rob that u are part of that family u talk about and we are thankful for that. We trust that u will only bless our family and enrich the family as Kristine and Courtney have already done. We are thankful that God has given us new daughters and a son to enjoy. ok maybe it's not official yet but close enough. Also congrat's to Matt and Court today on their 6'th wedding anniversary-it only seems like yesterday. We celebrate with u and praise God for the 6 years past and the many more ahead-and also for the young grandson your marriage has produced.
I wanted to also thank each of u for making my Father's Day so special last weekend. To all be together for the day was the best gift ever and I know it will not always be possible as u all have other dad's u must honor as well. But thanks so much for the love u all showed me last Sunday. Especially I want to say thank you to Andrew and Kristine for giving up time on their 1'st wedding anniversary to spend with us. I realize that was a sacrifice and I appreciate it very much. I love u all. Also thanks for the ipod clock/radio-it came this week and is perfect and dad was even able to figure it out and get it set up by our bed. I'll show u all when u are home.
Last I would like to ask for prayer for my dad as he get's worse and for mom as she takes care of him. I think often of them-I miss my dad and mom needs strength. I also need for u to pray that I put 1'st things 1'st in my life. I am sorry that I did not spend enough time with Kristi when she was home as I let other things crowd in on my time with her-I'm sorry my wonderful daughter! Life is busy but I need to make sure I keep my priorities straight and am available to my family and not let other events or things take their place. Sometimes things come up we can't control but often it is the choices we must make. Please forgive me when I have chosen poorly I will try to do better as u pray for me!!! I want my choices to reflect what I believe to be most important and that is my God and my family.
I love u all and look forward to our next time when we will all be together over the Labor Day weekend. Send me your prayer requests!!!

Love and Hugs DAD