A few weeks ago, when Terri Schiavo was on the front pages, like many bloggers, I posted a piece about her. At the end, I added a comment about a friend of mine. I'll quote it to save you time:
I have a friend whose wife suffered an aneurysm about 7 years ago. I've watched him faithfully care for their 3 young children by himself. I've watched him lovingly tend to his wife who is in a nursing facility. I've seen him go without the love and tenderness of a partner not because he couldn't but because he chose to honor and love his wife "until death do us part". One day, his children will be old enough to know how worthy of respect their dad is. Until then, they just know that every Saturday, Daddy takes Mommy out on a date and even if she doesn't know he's there he dotes on her and cherishes her for the woman she was because that's the woman he still sees. This is the definition of a hero and I am honored to call him my friend.In a world that so often places value on fame and fortune and those things that require skill or luck but rarely integrity and good character, it thrills my heart when I see those who are truly worthy of honor receive such honor.
Today I received an invitation to an awards dinner honoring my friend as Sacramento's Father Of The Year for 2005. I can think of no one more deserving than John and just wanted to share it with you. :-)
Proverbs 22:1 - A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.