Andrew's First Father's Day

this last sunday, june 21st, marked andrew's first father's day. a father holds a special place in a girl's life. a father is a little girl's first love. he shows her how she should be loved, treated, and cared for. his role has so much influence in her life, it is an important job to take on. i was so blessed to honor my husband, andrew, on his first father's day as he takes on this roll in tessa's life. 

i am thankful tessa has a godly example in her life to show her that she has value and should be treated that way. i'm so thankful that andrew models that love to her in the ways he loves me as well. every girl deserves respect and i'm glad andrew will be able to teach tessa that. he is the perfect man to be an example to her of god's perfect love for us. i cannot wait to continue to watch their relationship develop as she gets older. 

a father loves a daughter 

like no other love on earth.

from the day that he first meets her,

nothing can compare her worth.

forever are they bonded with

a love that never fails.

for always he will hug her

and kiss goodnight, with fairy tales.

he will love her and protect her with

strong arms just in case

but will also hug her tenderly

with a fatherly embrace.

eskimo kisses touch her nose, 

with a giggle and a squeeze

and that sparkle in her little eyes

could bring him to his knees.

what more could any father want, 

than a daughter so sweet and pure.

there's nothing in this world so rare,

of that he can be sure.

a father's love is so unique

it cannot be replaced.

he will always treasure times with her

and memories embraced.