Inspired by Lee and another great man...

I am sorry for my lack of blog posts since my arrival in Nashville. This is partly due to my laziness and our unreliable internet. So tonight Susan and I packed up and came to our local coffee shop 'Ugly mugs' to use their internet.

While I was here I thought I would try a video blog post and that is why this post is entitled 'Inspired by Lee...' (you will have to read on to see who the other great man is). Lee has an awesome blog http://throughsunglassedeyes.blogspot.com/ where he posts his videos. Lee is an amazing guy who I love dearly and his idea inspired this blog post. I also thought it would be cool for you guys at home to see my lovely face in case you are missing it. Although I certainly will not be doing this every time as it did mortify me filming myself in a coffee shop.

Something I think is important to write in here that I couldn't talk about in case I cried is the effect of the kids stories on me at work. Today I was working with a girl who started to talk about how her dad walked out of her life. I do not know the whole story and I have to be careful not to pass judgement on her dad (something I probably have already done - I need to work on this!). It made me think of how blessed I have been to have such an amazing set of parents. For this post I will focus on dad, but mum will get one at a later date so don't worry mum!

So my dad...my dad is someone I admire a lot but probably never tell him enough. Working in a dangerous occupation when we were younger he always made time for my brother and I when he was off work. I know he has always put us first and would do anything for us. We are not a family who always tell each other how much we love each other but my dad does not have to verbalise it, the way he has cared for me shows me. I miss my dad everyday, but thankfully he has got the hang of bbm so we can be in touch nearly everyday! Dad's unconditional love and support for me is amazing, and it doesn't matter how far away I am I know it is always there - so thanks dad!

Well enough of my emotional talk (something I don't do well!). By my next blog post I hope I will have purchased a cowboy hat and boots, so you should start getting excited about the photographs!!

Thanks for all your love and support.

Keep Praying.