she made him a dad

I know I'm late on this, but for Father's Day I put together a little photo collage for all the men in Blythe's life. Daddy and her Papa and Pop Pop also got a little poem she wrote. I had to dictate them for her of course. 

A month or so ago Brent's wonderful sister, Beth, was visiting and she said, "That outfit is cute. We need to take some pics of Blythe!" And I said, "Oh I hate having my daughter's picture taken all the time…" Just kidding. I said, "DUDE! Let's DO THIS THING!" And then I saw the dandelions. You see, Blythe has a thing for being outside and dandelions kind of became her thing with Papa. Then I had an idea: Let's just snap a few pics of her in the dandelions and I'll frame one for my dad for his Father's Day gift. Perfect. 

But then that little photo turned into some pretty wonderful moments we captured of my sweet daughter. 

So that is the story behind the pictures. 

And then there is the story of this girl's daddy. You see, I love Brent. Deeply. In my bones. I thought I couldn't love him more, actually. And then all of a sudden I saw him become a father and my love grew even greater. 

He is one of those guys who was just made to love his children. When I see him look at Blythe, it's like I suddenly know how my heavenly Father must look at all of us, His children. It is that kind of beautiful. 

Before Blythe was born, Brent and I heard the song "The One You Need" by Shane and Shane, and we knew right away that that was one of our prayers for Blythe. So on this belated Father's Day post I wanted to share these pictures and post the lyrics to the song that we pray resonates in our daughter's soul. 

And I wanted to say: Happy Father's Day, Brent. This was what you were made for. 

Hey Hey, sweet daughter

I am so proud to be your father

Each day is like a gift from God 

Hey Hey, sweet daughter

There's no music like your laughter

and your smile's like the rising sun

You know I loved you from the start

so come in close, hold my hand,

while Daddy shares his heart

I wish that I could be your everything

Be the one to give you all the things you need

Sometimes I'm gonna let you down 

But there's Someone if you just believe

To be your hero like He's always been to me

Darling, Jesus is the one you need

No matter what you walk through,

He will always love you

Just the way you are

For there's nothing in this world

that I want for my baby girl

Than to be happy ever after

The story of your life is still untold

and I pray the King of all the universe

would make your heart His home

Darling, Jesus is the One who will never leave you

He's been there all along

Oh when you're ready, you can find true love

I wish that I could be your everything

Be the one to give you all the things you need

Sometimes I'm gonna let you down 

But there's Someone if you just believe

To be your hero like He's always been to me

Darling, Jesus is the one you need