January 26, 2011

Andrew Bowden - Son

Dad,
 

I can't begin to tell you how thankful I am for you.  Any time i ever needed anything you have been there.  When I needed help with car problems, projects on the house or any questions I had, you were there.  I have had the privilege of learning from you how to live my life, always putting others first, being servant-hearted and loving.  

I remember you plowing all the neighbors' driveways, mowing their lawns, fixing their cars or whatever else needed to be fixed.  You would never charge anyone or even tell them it was you who did it, but I remember the neighbors coming over to thank you for it.  They just knew it was you.  You have also taught me how to be a good husband and a dad, which are attributes I will be putting to use soon.
 

I am so thankful for all the help with the house.  I couldn't have done it without you.  You just know how to do everything that needs to be done. everything from electrical, drywall, taking down and building new chimneys, and the dreaded plumbing we've had to do.  Even if it's something I didn't know whether you knew how to do, you always found a way to fix it, or build it, or make it happen.  If I never got anything back from all the work we put into it, or never made any profit, it would have been worth it for all the time we got to spend together and the experiences we had.


 

I look forward to many more years of experiences and spending time with you!  I love you more than I can ever say!

Happy Birthday, Dad


Andrew