define daddy

all those years ago

i chose a daddy

steady

faithful

true

all those years ago

how could i know

eight little children

would grow

looking up to you

all those years ago

each day in between

you showed up

did what it takes

logged millions of miles

to make our world go round

so many years ago

i knelt in prayer

"is he ok?"

"please let me know"

and then the leap

years

filled with pinewood derby's

beach vacations

desert hikes

family prayer

priesthood advancement

youth activities

scripture study

roll the daddy off the bed

lugging kids upstairs on your back

to tuck away

"Sunday Special"

BYU football

fishing

baseball

hugs and approval

happy shots

dad

sacred stewardship

holy work

lead guide provide

love

my sweetheart

their daddy

we celebrate you

always

all those years ago

a planted seed

now glorious blooms

Psalm 127:3-5 “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.”

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