My Daddy

Some things I know and remember about my daddy - He is one of the most Christ like men I know - meek, humble, confident, kind, considerate, caring, dependable.
He is a great man; great father, great husband; responsible employee.
He very much likes routine. Everyday is pretty much the same for him. Growing up, he woke up the same time everyday and would shower, shave, get dressed, have breakfast and leave for work. I'm pretty sure he would read his Bible in there somewhere, too. I'm just not sure of the order. Once his shoes were on, they were on for the day and didn't come off until it was time for his shower right before bed time. He spent most of his free time studying and preparing for Sunday School lessons or just reading for enjoyment. He always had time for us though if we needed help with anything. He was pretty consistent with his night time shower, too, and it didn't matter if we were sitting there in the room when he came out - he headed to bed any way. He never forgets to pray before a meal and it is pretty much the same prayer all the time but he means it every time - he wants only what is God's will. He is thrifty and is not someone who needs alot of stuff or the latest gadget or gizmo - he is content with what he has. He would figure out a way to make his business trips work for vacations for the family during the summer. I remember one time getting free haircuts at a school he was checking out and we were able to go to the Grand Canyon, Petrafied Forest and some other cool places out that way. We seemed to always have car trouble on those trips but that never seemed to stop him or concern him too much. I remember one trip sitting on the side of a dessert road in the middle of no where and then the next thing we know we are sitting on the porch of some stranger in Globe, Arizona, just visiting and chatting like we were family. The auto mechanic was not open for the weekend so we stayed there in Globe, Arizona with some really nice people until our car was fixed. No worries. Another time daddy had to test a speed reading course so he signed us up as a family and we all participated - it didn't matter that I could barely read - he was sure it would be beneficial to me and I think it was. There were a couple of things that bugged him. He didn't like to have to order my cheeseburger plain from McDonald's but he always would and one time I had gotten some hirachi sandles for Christmas and they broke a day or two after I got them - he was so mad - he walked over to the store where my mom had bought them and made them give me another pair even though he didn't like them and couldn't understand why I wanted them. He also didn't like it when I wouldn't try my asparagus - he thought he was going to have to take me to the bathroom but I think I ended up trying it so that didn't have to happen. I don't really remember much about discpline other than he had a skinny little belt that he said he would use if he needed to but I do remember one time leaning over the bed but I don't remember the spanking just the hug afterwards - I don't even know what I did. He is the best daddy ever.