Pastor Dad

116 . That is the number of what I consider my adopted family, that has died while working this year. That is a little more than 2 every week since January while they were working. That is most likely 116 spouses that sent their loved ones to work and went about their day. Most likely someone like me went to their home to notify them that a husband or a father or a wife or a mother or a son or a daughter wouldn’t be coming home because they died while working. While at a job! Please let that sink in before you spew your opinion at the very people that really do get up and protect you every day of your life. There are very few positions in life that I respect as much as I do law enforcement. While I have dedicated my life to serving others, the 116 have given theirs. To most people not connected to or affected by law enforcement it comes easy to say, almost as a cliché, “these men and women put their life on the line everyday”. To those 116 it isn’t a cliché and it isn’t a fancy s...

Kelcey Bryant  I want you to know what you mean to me (and your mom). You and Jordan are the best part of us. We never deserved either of you. I was too young to know anything. I always wanted a red headed girl just like Tammy. When I saw you for the first time I cried. You were, not only what I wanted but you were perfect (big head and all). We watched you grow. We laughed at you, with you, and sometimes at ourselves because we didn't know what we were doing. I was hard on you just like I was/am on Jordan. I hate it but I want more for you and him than I ever wanted for me. I wanted you strong and you are but also sweet. I wanted you smart and you work in Nuclear Medicine and according to Pastor Roberto that means we get a check mark in that box. I never even thought about wanting you beautiful because it was never in question! And now... When I look at you I think so many things but the word that repeats over and over is "proud". I am proud that you are strong. I a...