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Sunday, December 21, 2008

My Sweet Father-in-law

I've always loved my father-in-law (fil) from the first time I met him. He's gently and sweet, charming and funny and oh so intelligent! Oh, and he always smells so good! Just the right combination. Over the years I've been married to his son, he's been through so much-(the death of his first wife, his mother and his second wife). Through it all he's praised God and never doubted God's plan. He's such a wonderful example for us. He's honestly more of a father to me than just a father-in-law. He's the type man you want to go to with your problems, to curl up in his lap and be consoled. He accepted me into his family with all my problems-with all my flaws- and he's loved me unconditionally.
(my father-in-law and my husband:my 2 favorite men)

Now, he's not perfect! LOL! For example, he's very independent. He won't let us help him at all. In fact, he seems to do for us instead! Just tonight he brought the girls and me dinner-homemade chicken pot pie and sweet potato pie! Can you believe that? God not only blessed me with the most wonderful husband in the world, my perfect mate, but also with the best father-in-law. May God bless him as much as he's blessed us. I love ya Paw-Paw!

3 comments:

Wren said...

I'm feeling very blessed for the sweet man in my life lately & thinking of how much I missed out on by not getting to know or even meet his father (he passed away before E & I met). What a treasure to be able to know the man that made your man the man he is! Oh and the food looks yummy too!
Samantha

Barbara said...

How very sweet...you are a great daughter in law to him too.
Love,
Barb (Lori's mom)

Kimberly Lottman said...

I am happy to award you the One Lovely Blog Award. You will find the graphic at this post.

http://gracefulgirlhood.blogspot.com/2009/01/jeanne-from-peaceful-day-was-so-sweet.html

Now it's your turn to pass it on to seven lovely friends!

Hugs,
Kim