Today my dad, KEN MARTIN turns 75.He is NOT your typical 'old man'. FAR from it.
- He is the life of the party.
Really he is!
- Mr. Fix it for Mr. Broke it.
- Mr. RIGHT for his wifey. (52 of being Mr. Right!)
The best Grandpa around.
- came to my rescue and drove me 18 hours home when I wouldn't fly back to Arkansas after a major airplane crash in Detroit
- The best Son-in-law (in
his eyes :) to my Gram.
- Who can forget when he caught the bear in his garage... and was on the news... and in the paper!
And the BEST dad anyone could ever have!
I can't tell you how many times in my life he has bailed me out...
- been patient with me when I wrecked his cars
- fixed things at my house ( I especially appreciate his sweet skills for blocking all entryways for little critters to get inside)
- as a kid would turn on the stereo, grab my hand, and dance with me
- worked so hard every single day to provide for his family
- never blinks and eye to drive hours and hours to see his kids... or mostly his GRANDKIDS!
- can call my 'BRAT' and get away with it!
- is a great dog sitter
- can talk to anyone... for a long time... (ha! I love you daddy! Guess who gets that from you? your GRANDDAUGHTER!)
- took care of his mother after his dad died
- faithful to the LORD and to his church
- stood by me throughout my life (I wish I had a wedding picture scanned of him walking me down aisle on my wedding day
- always blesses his kids..."hey dad... I need a scanner... :-)
- has the BEST Life Group at his church
- GIVES and GIVES and GIVES... many times anonymously
- LOVES and LOVES and LOVES!
I love you dad. There are not enough words to say how BLESSED I am that the LORD choose me to be your daughter.
Have a wonderful day. You SO deserve it.
Enjoy your meatloaf and scalloped potatoes....
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