My dad is 78 today! Today I am thinking about how brave he is, and how brave he always has been.
Yes, he’s tough: He worked outside for 35 years, he can lift heavy things and physically endure. He even got hit by a car, said, “I’m fine!”, and refused medical attention.
But brave isn’t always about being tough. Brave is showing up to a job you don’t like for 35 years because your family needs you. Brave is deciding to be a fantastic grandpa because your own grandparents weren’t. Brave is caring for your spouse while they’re dying. Brave is learning how to cook for yourself in your 70s. Brave is talking about your feelings, and I’m so proud of both my dad and myself for being able to do that now.
My dad is the most capable, the toughest, and the bravest of all dads out there. Happy birthday! We love you.