Father's Day

Hola Padre!

This blog is especially for you, Dad. Today is a special day to recognize your father's, so if you are reading this and you haven't thanked your father for all he has done in your life please do so. Don't forget your Heavenly Father too.

Dad, yesterday I had the opportunity to go throughout Cuernavaca and just site-see. I got to see some new sites, as well as many of the sites we saw together in May 2006. It makes me think back to all of the opportunities you, and Mom, have provided me throughout my life. I cannot thank you enough for that. Our trip to Cuernavaca has made our groups stay here smoother than it may have been if you had never taken me here. My first thought when driving through the center of town last Sunday was, "Yep! This is exactly where my Dad and I were!" I don't think there has been a day here that I haven't thought of you because of a place we saw together.

I also want to thank you for being a father that not many guys get in life. I don't think I've told you this, but several books I've read over the past year and a half have mentioned how many guys don't have fathers who reflect God's image. Saying that many of them struggle to understand and fathom God as a father figure who looks out for us and loves us. Even sometimes with tough love. As I read those books I was thankful that I couldn't relate, and I just want to thank you for not being one of those men. I want to let everyone who reads this know that you have been an amazing example of what a Christian, Christ-reflecting father should look like. You have created an atmosphere where you are a role-model, friend, and teacher. Maybe even soon a boss, we'll see. I cannot look at many aspects of my life and not see your positive influence. I am proud of who my father is, and not everyone can say that. So, on your day to be recognized, thank you for all you have been. I love you and wish I were back home to share this day with you.

Love,

Your son
Caballero