You wrote your father a Blog and Gracie wrote you one, so I felt the need to follow in this new "Fathers Day Blog" trend that seems to be sweeping the Hoggatt Family.
Growing up with a Southern Baptist preacher for a father wasn't always the easiest or most fun thing, but it turns out that I was a pretty lucky kid. My father, one half of who I am, is now and will always be one of the most influential people in my life. Growing up I longed for a "normal" family, where I could wear what I wanted, see and say what I wanted, listen to what the other kids were listening too and stay out just as late as them. Well- turns out I managed to get in enough trouble even with my restrictions so I can only imagine what I would have turned out like without those boundaries.
So much of who I am stems from my father. His passion for life runs through my veins. His love and appreciation for art is embedded deeply within my heart. His affinity for people is one of my proudest traits. I also happened to inherit his stubbornness (but at times that is a gift as well).
Growing up as I did was the best thing that ever happened to me. I grew up different than a lot of the kids I knew, but looking around at a lot of them today, I would much rather be myself- quite the individual, as opposed to them- they all look the same to me. And for that I can thank my father and mother.
I know that I have caused my dad so much heartache in times past, so many times have I let him down. But each day is new, and each day I make an effort to progress, sometimes I fail and take more steps backwards, and it is a daily struggle to regain where I was. And if I had been given a different family Im not sure that I would have made it this far. My fathers unwavering dedication to my success in life is just one of the many ways he encourages me. I am constantly inspired by his strength in his faith, I know mine hasnt always been the straightest walk, but I have always admired his dedication and passion.
I heard this song a few weeks ago and I just cried, and whenever I listen to it because it always reminds me of my dad.
You'll Always Be My Baby
by: Sara Evans
There I was ten years old
waitin' in my room for him to come home
and I just knew he'd be so mad
though I begged my mother not to, she told my dad.
There was no denyin' I let him down
but instead of being angry
he put his arms around me and said
in the sunlight or the rain brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way
whatever road you may be on
know you're never too far gone my love is there wherever you may be
just remember that you'll always be my baby.
There I was twenty-one
oh I was so ashamed of what I'd done
on a country road
parked one night
what started out so innocent
crossed the line
there was no denyin'
I let God down
but instead of being angry
he let his love surround me and I heard
in the sunlight or the rain brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way
whatever road you may be on
know you're never too far gone
my love is there wherever you may be
just remember that you'll always be my baby yeah yeah.
There he is my little man
I'm sure he'll get in trouble every now and then
and I pray to God that when he does
I'll be just as understanding
as my father was 'cause the last thing that I want to do is let him down
so instead of being angry
I'm gonna throw my arms around him and I'll say
in the sunlight or the rain brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way yeah whatever road you may be on
know you're never too far gone
my love is there wherever you may be
just remember that you'll always be my baby
be my baby
Growing up with a Southern Baptist preacher for a father wasn't always the easiest or most fun thing, but it turns out that I was a pretty lucky kid. My father, one half of who I am, is now and will always be one of the most influential people in my life. Growing up I longed for a "normal" family, where I could wear what I wanted, see and say what I wanted, listen to what the other kids were listening too and stay out just as late as them. Well- turns out I managed to get in enough trouble even with my restrictions so I can only imagine what I would have turned out like without those boundaries.
So much of who I am stems from my father. His passion for life runs through my veins. His love and appreciation for art is embedded deeply within my heart. His affinity for people is one of my proudest traits. I also happened to inherit his stubbornness (but at times that is a gift as well).
Growing up as I did was the best thing that ever happened to me. I grew up different than a lot of the kids I knew, but looking around at a lot of them today, I would much rather be myself- quite the individual, as opposed to them- they all look the same to me. And for that I can thank my father and mother.
I know that I have caused my dad so much heartache in times past, so many times have I let him down. But each day is new, and each day I make an effort to progress, sometimes I fail and take more steps backwards, and it is a daily struggle to regain where I was. And if I had been given a different family Im not sure that I would have made it this far. My fathers unwavering dedication to my success in life is just one of the many ways he encourages me. I am constantly inspired by his strength in his faith, I know mine hasnt always been the straightest walk, but I have always admired his dedication and passion.
I heard this song a few weeks ago and I just cried, and whenever I listen to it because it always reminds me of my dad.
You'll Always Be My Baby
by: Sara Evans
There I was ten years old
waitin' in my room for him to come home
and I just knew he'd be so mad
though I begged my mother not to, she told my dad.
There was no denyin' I let him down
but instead of being angry
he put his arms around me and said
in the sunlight or the rain brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way
whatever road you may be on
know you're never too far gone my love is there wherever you may be
just remember that you'll always be my baby.
There I was twenty-one
oh I was so ashamed of what I'd done
on a country road
parked one night
what started out so innocent
crossed the line
there was no denyin'
I let God down
but instead of being angry
he let his love surround me and I heard
in the sunlight or the rain brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way
whatever road you may be on
know you're never too far gone
my love is there wherever you may be
just remember that you'll always be my baby yeah yeah.
There he is my little man
I'm sure he'll get in trouble every now and then
and I pray to God that when he does
I'll be just as understanding
as my father was 'cause the last thing that I want to do is let him down
so instead of being angry
I'm gonna throw my arms around him and I'll say
in the sunlight or the rain brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way yeah whatever road you may be on
know you're never too far gone
my love is there wherever you may be
just remember that you'll always be my baby
be my baby
So thank you dad. and Happy Fathers Day.
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