HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

An ode to Stanley Gordon Crippen on his day of birth:

His real name is Stanley, but to us it is Dad.
He's joyful and happy, contagiously glad.
He's worked hard all his life,(that's now 55 YEARS!)
To become who he is, and who he appears.

He's a man who is patient, brave, fun, and kind;
He can fix ANYTHING to which he puts his mind.

He works hard all day and serves others all night
To make sure that everything for everyone's all right.

He is selfless and giving, sensitive and sweet.
He treats Mom like a queen, sweeps her right off her feet!
He loves The Lord and trusts him with all,
And taught us to seek Him; He won't let us fall.

He is the best Papa to all 18 grandkids
And is strong enough to screw off ANY jar's lid.
He listens to problems, complaints, and successes
And counsels on ways to become our bestests.

He works wonders with glue and can tie different knots,
He knows just what to do when sprinkler pipes get caught.
He forgave the boy that "pruned" the willow that's weeping

And carried us to bed, even when we were fake sleeping!


Thank you Dad, for living your years to the max,
Now get in the hot tub, it's time to RELAX!

Happy Birthday Pops! I love you!