Thankful

Today I am thankful for this photo and what it represents.  

My friend Karen snapped this photo at Beau's 2nd birthday party in July 2012.  Karen's mother had passed away in May of 2012 and she found it to be an extra special moment when my dad was saying the prayer at the party and she captured the moment.  I am so very thankful to have this photo.  What a beautiful legacy of love and faith for Beau.  I of course remind him daily how much all four of his grandparents love him, but this photo will serve as a reminder of how he was not only loved, but also prayed for and prayed over.

If you know my friend Karen, you know that she always has her camera and is always capturing special moments.  Now that I can no longer take pictures with my dad, every single picture I have of him is an absolute treasure! 

Here is a partial group shot during the prayer.  You can see my parents in the back.

Here is picture of my dad on the morning of the party. :) He helped me get all of the balloons staked in the yard.   

I love this picture of my dad and Beau playing on the swingset that my parents gave him.

This picture I really love too.  My dad lovingly walked up and down the street with Beau for almost an hour in the Atlanta heat when he did not feel well at all.  Although he would have never said a word, I'm sure he was so sore after such a long walk.  But he would have done anything Beau wanted.  

I miss you dad.