Happy 90th Birthday, Dad!

Ninety years......and counting....And may there be many days of blessing ahead!
I thank God for you, Dad. He has taught me so many valuable lessons through growing up in your home:

A true work ethic,
the importance of a disciplined life,
the beauty of order,
perseverance,
frugality,
the importance of living an uncluttered life,
determination,
diligence
loyalty to our employers,
dedication to our LORD's Church,
the knowledge that wealth and "things" do not equal a man's character nor value,
the lesson that difficulties in life can be used to build character,
the lesson that hard work does pay off in the end,
the truth that "blood" does not equal "family,"
the knowledge that our true reputation comes from God alone,
the truth that love wins out in the end,
the knowledge that God does provide, protect, and bless...."even to our grey hair"!

I love you, Dad.
May I be the kind of daughter and mother that will bring you honor.
Thank you and Mother for taking me "as your own" 62 years ago.
May the LORD richly bless you as you continue the "race set before you"
May your 90th year be full of joy and peace,
And may this season of your life truly be used for His glory and honor.

So many times, when I think of you, Dad, I find the chorus to "Victory in Jesus" running through my mind. I can see you singing that song in dear Central Baptist Church many years ago. "He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my life is due Him. He plunged me to victory with His redeeming love."

My prayer for you today, Dad, is from Proverbs 9:10-11:

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.