To my son whom I have not met.

Don't listen to the critics, they seldom know what they are talking about.

Open the door for her every time, she's worth it.

Read books.

Read lots of books. They'll be your fondest companion from time to time.

Listen well.

Don't just hear people, but really listen.

Make eye contact. Don't be distracted.

Be the type of man that others describe using terms such as faithful and true and humble.

Give yourself away everyday to everyone. No, they don't deserve it, but no one deserves anything in life.

Knowing this, live in and by grace.

Be a dreamer.

Dream larger than you know how to.

Be a man who knows the value of a hard days work.

Enjoy sweating.

Enjoy achey muscles. One day the ache won't go away.

Watch sunsets and sunrises every chance you get.

Now and then share them with someone you love.

Know how to cook a great steak.

Take care of your body, you only have one.

Fall in love with a girl who is already in love with Jesus.

Call her your second love.

Hold onto money loosely. Give it away all the time.

Be someone who learns to suffer well through trials and sorrows.

To do this I encourage you to read God's Word daily.

Memorize it. It will save your life.

It will be your most difficult ministry, but love your family with the love of Jesus Christ.

If you move away always call on Sunday's.

Learn how to play an instrument.

Music is a form of God's voice, listen carefully.

Remember birthday's.

Have a favorite beer.

Don't give people bad or corny gifts.

Give from the heart.

Know how to play one sport well.

Sports are a form of physical glory.

Have at least three men in your life that know you very well and know three men in the same way.

Be open with them about everything.

Pray Often.

Eat good food.

Live for the Gospel.

Let Jesus be the all encompassing fire of your heart.

Love,

Dad