Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:2-3
Happy Birthday Daddy! I miss you so much. I know that you are celebrating in Heaven, but I'm selfish and wish that you were still here. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I wonder what would be making you laugh, what you would be aggravating me about, and how you would be spoiling Cora Jane. I feel you close to me often and I cherish the sweet memories. I pray every night that Cora Jane sees you in her dreams. She loves to look at the book I made of you. I wish you were here to celebrate Cody's wedding. I feel so guilty that you where here for my wedding, but not his! I wish that we were going to eat at Lloyd's or 0utback tonight for dinner. It is the simplest things that I miss! I love you daddy!