Daddy O

Yesterday would have been my Daddy's 62nd birthday.  Donald Keith Obets passed away January 27, 2006 at the young age of 55. I'm so thankful that he was able to walk me down the aisle & meet both of my daughters before passing (oldest was 23 months & youngest was 2 months and had only met him at Christmas). Each year on his birthday, August 5th, we bake or buy a dessert (always chocolate, his favorite), light a candle, sing Happy Birthday to him, & blow it out. I then always talk about my Daddy to the girls and show them photos, etc. This year, for whatever reason, I had a very hard time. I couldn't really talk about it. So yes we celebrated by singing & eating a chocolate (gluten free) dessert, I didn't tell stories or look at photos with the girls. I then sobbed for 3 hours on & off, 2 of those while trying to fall asleep. God is good though - I finally said aloud, "I choose JOY!" and fell asleep a few minutes later. Today I'm going to share some of my favorite photos on here with some information about who my Daddy was & I'm sure you'll see that I am who I am because of him!

 Daddy and I - July 21, 2001

 Dad loved to hunt deer - 11 years old here

 We are absolutely nothing alike - yea right!

 His family was very important to him.

 He was married to my Mom for 28 years - this at their 25th Anniversary party

 He traveled to all our football games to watch us twirl - Go Tech!

 He loved Disney World & took us 2 times!

 Though snow in San Antonio was RARE, we loved it that winter!

 Dad LOVED to race his dragster - later he named it "Daddy O" (I'm on the left)

 Stacie, Daddy, & I at Christmas - one of my favs!

 He was the oldest of 5 kids - Donald, Greg, Patti Jo, and twins: Caroline & Madeline

 He was 100% goof-ball! (this at his parents' lake house)

 He loved our sailboat (again at the lake house)

 Me & my Daddy - my favorite photo of us! (Aug 1996)

Daddy remarried Terri in October 2000 which added many blessings into our lives.

 Daddy with my daughters, Savannah & Payton - Christmas 2005

Happy 62nd Birthday Daddy!

I find great comfort & hope in Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever."  I know that one day I'll be reunited with Daddy & until that time I will cling to God's strength, my memories, & the joy of my family! I miss you Daddy...I love you so much...I'm so thankful you helped mold me into who I am today...I will always listen for your Giggles from Heaven!

Tammy Jones

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11