What do you say to the man that showed you Christ’s love before you could comprehend your need for a savior? He created a safe oasis for me to grow and explore before I was exposed to the realities of this broken world. He taught me about the things that are important in this world. He instilled in me a love for others as he silently served others with no expectation of recognition. He became the father he never had as he loved us without holding back. His word is worth more than gold; I’ve never seen him break a promise. He puts his all into everything he does. He truly lives out the principle of doing everything for God’s glory. His perfectionist tendencies are aggravating and inspiring at the same time. I’ve never seen him unable to do anything — unless he’s sick and in that case he is a helpless case. I can’t imagine ever finding anyone half the man he is. My standards are impossibly high because of him. His love is greater than his being. He has a heart for everyone. I am terrible at expressing emotions to those that matter the most to me. I cannot fathom existing in a world without him being a phone call away. I pray daily that he will be kept safe and flooded with the peace and strength that comes from Christ alone. He is one of the few people that I truly respect. Despite what I have said, he is far from perfect, but he is perfect for me.