Our father had a love for everything he touched. His love for us, Mom, family and friends was as great and as big as the man he was! He loved, prayed, laughed and shed tears with us. He was a strong leader, but taught us in his gentle way. He brought us to Christ along with our beautiful, sweet angel and friend... Mom. There are so many small and great memories that this wonderful man has shared with all of us. Even though we cannot comprehend why he was taken from our lives here on earth, so healthy, so full of life, so happy, so early and young, we can only imagine that big, beautiful smile on his face as he proudly looks down to us from heaven, right beside Jesus. Joining all who went before him, who he missed and cried for while on earth, singing I'm home! I'm in heaven! Saying to us, I'm waiting for you! Go! Be strong and carry on with your short lives here on earth and do it God's way so that I may give your that great big bear hug of mine when you arrive here with me and the beautiful Jesus. We love you Big Pappa.