A Tribute to My Husband Thad

As I prepared two high school issues of the Hope Chest, I realized how much I have taken my husband Thad for granted in the way he has served our family.   As far as the high school years go, he has tutored math, held our teens accountable for school work and housework, chauffeured them to classes, helped choose the appropriate curriculum and educational opportunities for them, and walked through the college application and scholarship process.   Now I know that not all dads can do those things as easily as Thad, who has a somewhat flexible schedule, but the most important thing he does is something all dads can do.  HE PRAYS!   I can't count how many times, especially in recent months, that Thad has taken my hand and said, "Let's just pray about this."  It could be a decision we are making about high school or college, or how to deal with some of the overwhelming emotions that come from parenting teens, or whatever....  "Let's just pray."  Thanks, sweetie!  You're the best!