The Best Dad

The Good News today Is... miracles still do happen. At least for one six year old who opened his birthday present and found his daddy-home from Iraq, inside the box. Gabriel was celebrating his birthday at school when prompted to open the BIG box. You can read the story here. I thought there were a couple of really extraordinary things about this article - other than Gabriel getting to see his dad who he hadn't seen in months. One was that this 23 year old dad would go to such lengths to surprise his son. I love the fact that there are young fathers out there that adore their children so much that even though they are tired and probably just wanted to get home and call it a day, still would take the time to plan a surprise for their son. He wins daddy of the year award in my book! The second thing that really grabbed me about this article was the fact that Gabriel understood that his daddy would have to leave again soon - "He works in the war." He works in the war.... that's how this child thinks. His dad obviously has been pretty humble about what he does. He serves this country. He is a servant of freedom. Wow - this dad gets even extra bonus points from me. I want to meet him, but of course I probably can't - so I'll keep him in my prayers. Thank-you Gabriel's dad! (Army Spc Casey Hurles).