He's Not...But Who Cares!

Breakin Away - Al Jarreau

Sometimes, I'm astonished at the amount of amazingly cool people I know! And this man? No way is he any exception!

So no, he's not Steve Lukather nor Eric Clapton nor Joao Gilberto (though he somehow resembles him! Haha!). No, he is not the man responsible for all those bum-kicking rifts in all those Toto songs. No, he is not the astonishingly talented guitarist world-famous for "Changing the world so he can be the sunlight in someone's universe". No, he is not a Brazilian bossa nova legend renowned in the music world for his syncopated singing. But he is one passionate musician who relishes in searching for the right note on his Gibson guitar. He is a man whose diverse music library contains Tower of Power AND John Legend. He is someone who doesn't mind singing out loud and even dancing to Earth, Wind and Fire's Fantasy as he listens to it on his iPod. He is a man who may not play to an audience of millions or even thousands (like he did back in his youth) but knows he rocks out for the One who matters most!

So no, he's not Michael Kors nor Tim Gunn. No, he is not the New York designer known for his divine dresses. No, he is not the famous Project Runway mentor known for his impeccable style. But he is truly one guy who's always in style. He is the type of person who isn't afraid to wear his Marks and Spencer beret at the mall. He is a man who can easily tell the difference between cream and ecru. He is his daughter's and his wife's favourite shopping buddy and fashion consultant (Yes, he actually enjoys shopping!). He is so en vogue that he can use expressions as "That's hot!" with aplomb!

No, he's not Joel Osteen nor Dr. Miles Monroe. No, he does not speak weekly to his 15, 000 plus -member congregation at Lakewood Church. No, he does not have a Doctorate in theology and travel from nation to nation to discuss his books. But he is someone who lives and speaks with passion about his amazing God. He is one guy who always seeks his Father first in all he does. His words to those he mentors always have the fire and breath of God. He is a mighty example of what a man of God is.

No, he is not Florentino Ariza nor Romeo Montague. No, he will not eat camellias for the woman (or women. Let's not forget his daughters!) he loves. No, he will not finish off Tybalt. But he is someone who loves his family truly, deeply, passionately. He is someone who isn't afraid to lavish his love and affection on his wife and children (Showy love isn't really that attributed to men. So yeah, it's a big deal!). He's someone who's big hugs his loved ones could get lost in.

He may not be all of those renowned people. But he's more than all of them combined to yours truly. Why? Because he's none other than my sweet, talented, handsome Dad!

Happy Father's Day to you who truly deserve it!



PS: Who else deserves a Father's Day greeting? Well, my even more amazing, incredible Heavenly Father, that's who! You are matchless!