There are a lot of great pictures of Dad - a lot that I was glad to be able to take, even if they included hospital equipment - but this ranks among my favorites. Ever.
That smile was worth the long nights, bitter tears & heavy-hearted prayers.
The hugs & smiles since then have been indescribably wonderful and too seldom captured. But this photo ... this was sunshine after a foundation-wracking storm.
Happy Father's Day.
