Daddy’s Football Fan

For as long as I can remember my Dad and I have bonded over sports. While most kids were getting quizzed on states and capitals, we’d play a game where he’d say a city and I’d have to name the baseball and or football team from that city. I loved this game! As evidenced here, he raised me as a Steelers fan since I was an infant. When I moved to MD he would tape the games not televised here and mail them to me so my husband and I could watch them mid week. We try to watch at least a few games together every season and typically talk on the phone at some point during every game.

It’s not all about sports though, I have been truly blessed to have a Dad who cares about his family. He always made his family a priority and was there for us. He worked long hours to provide for us. He took time out of his work day to watch my band competitions, come to my lacrosse games (even when I sat the bench for the entire game), and he drove my brother and I to and from school. My dad is also a great shopping partner. He would patiently walk with me from one end of the mall to another as I would shop for clothes or shoes or whatever. He never complained no matter how long I took.

I have been blessed to have a Dad who loves the Lord, his wife, and his children and I am grateful for the closeness we’ve shared my whole life. Happy Fathers Day Dad!

For more blasts from the past (probably less sappy than this) check out We are THAT Family.