The events of the last year, and particularly the last few weeks, have reminded me just how dear this man is and how much I absolutely adore him.  He’s been more of a father to me than my own could ever be.

I’m so thankful for him and for the son he raised to be so much like him.  I’m blessed to have both of these men in my life.

Gentle, yet strong. Strong, yet not hard. Emotional, yet logical.  Rational, yet full of emotion that he’s not afraid to show.   Smart.  Funny.  Patient.  Kind.  Loving.

The epitome of what my grandmother called “a good man.”

And just so damn cool!