Mike,
Everyone should have a Mike in their life. And if you don’t have a Mike. I’m sorry.
Mike is giving and kind to a fault. He loves almost everyone he meets and instantly becomes a dad to them if they need it or not. Full of honesty and good advice and laughs; Mikes down for a good conversation
Mike likes to buy things. Anything and it 1 is good so is 4 or 5 or even 8. He always wears jeans and boots. He loves America and our flag. Mike is a patriot but not an obnoxious one.
Mike supports me in everything I do or try to do. He is a cheerleader when others put me down or make me feel stupid. He gives the best hugs and wraps his arms all the way around you. Like a bear hug, but from Mike. Mike is generous to me and I’m always appreciative of the support and it means a lot when he steps in and I don’t have to stress.
Mike likes to travel anywhere. He has a 5th wheel trailer but prefers to stay in hotels. Mike likes to sing to the radio and listen to his music way to loud and especially loves a good acoustic arrangement. And loves how music can change his mood from a good day to a bad day.
Mike loves tea. Unsweetened black. With lots of ice and is always down for a Starbucks ride. Mike spits a lot but I have gotten use to it and the scent is a comforting reminder of him.
My Mike is my dad. My hero and the one man who has been constant my entire life. Always provided for me and my family and never comes home without a smile. At my worst I looked to him for my strength and he always had encouraging words when I was down or tired. He still to this day is that voice in my ear saying you can do it, you’re capable. He listens to me sing in the truck not very good but never complains. It’s true a girls first love is her dad and that’s been true since the day I was born but our love has gotten stronger after so many years. Maybe it was cystic fibrosis and a bleak outcome that bonded our family the way it did and for that I will forever be grateful we stuck together and not divided. But the glue in this family is a strong man who loves his family every day and night. Through the good, bad and in between he still stands. That’s my dad
Love you Mike. Aka Dad happy 61st birthday
