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What a blessing and honor it is that I’m available to celebrate this Special Day. I’m so blessed to have four incredible children.

I had a great day … I came home from church and took a much-needed nap, sleeping through a thunderstorm and power outage. Woke up, took the boys to see “Kung Fun Panda” which was hilarious. Came home and went with my wife to my favorite restaurant on St. Simons Island, the “Blackwater Grill” for their signature Cajun Pasta. Made it home, got the kids to bed, and watched a movie with Joy …. a great evening.

I also was able to call my Dad. I count my blessings to have an incredible Father – not just in the natural and physical realm, but in the spiritual realm as well. My Dad sacrificed so hard for me – working hard, teaching us hard work ethics, honesty, integrity, and great values. My Dad was never a “hard man” who refused to show his love or affection for me. He taught me to hunt. He taught me to fish. He taught me (and continues to teach me) about shooting and other outdoor things. He’s the one I call every year when I don’t know what bushes to cut back or prune. He’s a man’s man … taught me secrets of grilling a great steak. He also instilled in me one of the important, deep doctrines that really make someone great – that of loving the Georgia Bulldogs and Larry Munson’s famous calls.

More importantly, he taught me about Christ. My parents were settled that they’d see their children in the Kingdom of God. They poured the Word into us. They sent us to church, to youth camps. But it didn’t stop there. I will never forget those days my Dad would say “Fred, let’s get in the truck and go for a ride”. He would push the small talk aside and ask me specifically, “How is your walk with Jesus”. I always knew I could give him an honest answer. I always knew he loved me regardless.

He’s an awesome Grand Father, too. My kids love their “Pa-Pa” and go nuts to see him. He takes them on the 4-wheeler, on the tractor. He makes places for us to camp. He always makes sure his boys have a place to come and hunt or fish.

I salute you Dad, and honor you. Thanks for being an incredible model for me.

I’m praying for you today, too. (My Dad has a hernia surgery today, Monday June 16).

And to all you Fathers out there … HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

For the KIngdom,
Fred