52 Reasons I'm Thankful for my DAD

Because today is his 52ND BIRTHDAY and FATHER'S DAY, and I didn't think it served him justice if he was the only one that got to see how amazing he was today.

    

1.  He inspires me to stay in shape

2.   He loves our family selflessly

3.   He’s always willing to give advice, even when I act like I don’t need it

4.   He cries

5.   He plays pool and foosball with me

6.    He knows when I’m upset

7.    He gets to know my friends

8.     He gives me freedom to make my own decisions

9.     He’s ALWAYS willing to listen

10.   His family is his first priority

11.   He takes care of the lake house

12.   He teaches me to water ski

13.   He deeply cares about his girls

14.   He loves his parents

15.   He constantly tells me that I’m beautiful, so it’s not a question I have to take to other people

16.   He always has time for me

17.   He taught me to smile

18.   He showed me that it’s acceptable to eat a spoonful of peanut butter

19.   He showed me how to make the BEST peanut butter and banana sandwiches

20.   I can talk to him about anything

21.   We eat dinner on the back porch together

22.   He does the dishes

23.   He walks Sparky when no one else wants to

24.   He lets me nap while we watch afternoon sports

25.   He’s one of the hardest workers I know

26.   He taught me how to play golf

27.   He cries every time I come home

28.   He wakes up at 3:30 to drive me to the airport

29.   He is always inventing something

30.   He pushes me to THINK

31.   He’s supportive, no matter what

32.   He values serving others

33.   He’s realistic

34.   He hugs me when I cry

35.   He shows me what’s important in life

36.   He lets me drive his truck

37.   He sold his BMW convertible and bought an old truck, and then gave it two different colored fenders

38.   He shares life stories with me

39.   He asks questions about my life

40.   He tells me to be my own boss

41.   He endured an hour (plus) commute every day for a long time just to provide a stable life for our family

42.   He’s faithful to my mom

43.   He’s willing to admit he’s wrong

44.   He says sorry

45.   He’s made our home a WELCOMING environment

46.   He lets me drive the boat

47.   He lets my friends use the lake house

48.   He forgives

49.   He’s genuine

50.   He’s himself, no matter the audience

51.   He pushes me

52.   I KNOW without a doubt that he loves me no matter what