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Today is Father's Day.

It's a little strange to me. I celebrate Father's Day, with joy. It's just that my dad isn't here to celebrate. I celebrate that he's in Heaven. I celebrate the memories I have locked inside my head of him. I celebrate his commitment to be my dad. But, I still miss him. I regret the moments I didn't share with him. The phone calls I should have made. The times I should have stopped by to see him. However, I know I can't change any of that. And, I can't dwell on that.

Today, I remember my dad and I celebrate the men in my life that are dads.

My husband is an incredible father. He is sensitive to my daughters and still tells my son he loves him. He takes time to play with our kids. He is an awesome role model that I hope my children imitate. He values our family and makes it his top priority, which is very difficult at times. He loves God and desires only His will for our lives. He leads our family with integrity and love.

My stepdad has a passion for experiences. And, he is incredibly generous with sharing them. He is willing to drop everything to make a meal for last minute guests and entertain them with a board game. He is also very generous with his time. He will help out anyway he can, from painting to landscaping to gardening. And, he totally hooks me up with some mean tomatoes and zucchini!

My father-in-law has been in my life for so many years. He is incredible. Hard work doesn't scare him, and neither does sweat. But, snow does. :) He has climbed in hot attics for us and wired up lights where it was almost impossible. He takes time out to listen to my crazy ideas (and we know I have a lot of them) and tries to make them happen. And, he trusts me with his conduit bender. I love that he loves God with his whole heart and that he was the example my husband has to model what a godly father and husband looks like.

Happy Father's Day, guys!