The Broughton Home

Every Father's Day I have wanted to write something about my Dad. I've never known a more loving, affectionate man. My father is the epitome of human fatherhood! At least in my eyes. It's easy to have these thoughts and convictions when you have a father who does his best to consider your future when disciplining you in your youth. Or when your heart is breaking, he lets you get it out, and then comforts you. All these were cementing my view of my father, but nothing like when I became an adult. When most other fathers would just let their adult children learn from their biggest mistakes, my Dad drove 8 hours to make sure I KNEW it was wrong and to appeal to my heart to change. When that change was coming to fruition, I bet only my dad would cry and blame it on allergies. When I got into a hard situation, one I could not help, my dad would make that 8 hour trip again to hold me. Even though he probably didn't want too, my dad let me leave his safe nest again. Whe

Sweet friends and family! I found that there were many people who should have gotten a letter, and didn't. So, instead of scouring for addresses and more cards and more stamps... I'm going to post it here. :) Hope you like it! Christmas 2010 My dearest friends and family… I had a letter all written up and ready to print. Then I read it, and read it again. It was VERY depressing. Even though this year was especially difficult, I should be able to find something joyful and charming to share with you… right?! Right. So, instead of running you all through my year of gloom and doom, I’ll share the bright spots. Love. My family has enjoyed much love this year. Jon and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary, and in a month, our 7th. I was privileged to meet my little nephew Benjamin this year. Now THAT is love. He’s amazing, and very funny! My family also had the opportunity to welcome a new uncle when my Aunt married a wonderful man! Love abundant! Joy.