Just a little tribute to my Dad

The song 'Butterfly Kisses"(along with another one) has always been mine and my sisters' "Father-Daughter" song. :) I'm sure some of you have heard it but it's so special to us and makes at least Dad and I cry 'happy tears.' He got all choked up and teary eyed this Father's Day reading his letters...as he does every year. He has such a sweet, tender heart and has a very special place in his heart for all his daughters. The sweet and tender lyrics to this song are posted below.

Every year we all write or type (in large print!:)) a nice card or letter for Mum and Dad on their respective days: Father's Day, Mother's Day and birthdays. I told Dad in my letter to him today a phrase that he couldn't finish without crying and hugging me tight:

Though I joyfully anticipate the day when I'm married, I also somewhat dread the time when you have to place my hand into my husband's.

Dad is such a great example to me of a Godly, loving and hardworking man and there are many qualities in my Dad that I want in a future husband. On a Duggar episode, one of the younger boys mentioned that, "Well, you know, boys look for someone like their mom...and girls usually look for someone like their dad." This is true for me. :)

I have to go get ready for bed and make room for Mum to write a long picture-filled blog post about our day so...Here's the lyrics to the song Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle-mine and Dad's song:

There's two things I know for sure:

She was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl.

As I drop to my knees by her bed at night

She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and

I thank God for all the joy in my life

Oh, but most of all

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;

Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair;

"Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."

"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."

In all that I've done wrong I know I must have done something right to deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet 16 today

She's looking like her mama a little more everyday

One part woman, the other part girl.

To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls

Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.

"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."

With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right to deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time

Like the wind, the years go by.

Precious butterfly.

Spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today.

She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.

Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.

She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."

She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,

Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair

"Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."

"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right.

To deserve your love every morning and butterfly kisses-I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.
I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses...at night