b'Cowgirl With A PenWHAT PAPA TAUGHT MEBy Naomi LoomisPlease follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thecirclelranch. Visit our website at thecirclelranch.com and send any comments to Loomis489@yahoo.com. I would love hearing from you.M issing Papa gets a littleA memory is a way of holding onto things you love, the easier every day becausethings you are, and the things you never want to lose. even though we are oneToday, even though I could question God about why day further from the last time we saw him, we are onePapa had to go, I am simply thankful for the time that day closer to the next time that we will see him. Evenwe all had with him. I am thankful for his example and I though we said goodbye, we all know that it wasnt ouram grateful for all the memories we have. I dont have to last. I find comfort in that. We have laughed, cried, andlook very far every day to see the legacy he left. I know You are always thoughtful. I dont really think about remembered. We have told stories and more stories. Wethat we now have an angel watching over us. this one, but seriously, thank you for always taking me see our Papa in our kids and in our nieces and nephews.seriously about my worries. What a blessing. Thank I wanted to share my list of what Papa taught me! The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;you for being a dad that keeps me realistic without my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler,demeaning my concerns.and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Our sons absolutely look up to you. It may seem that 1Psalms 18:2To be Godly. Sometimes praying for others whenthey have no idea that you are praying for them.our kids like their mom but let me tell you what I hear 2 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.a lot. Whats Dad doing? I am staying to help Dad Have faith. Papa had faith and he showed itevery day. Matthew 5:4 today. What do you think Dad will say? We want to go with Dad. I am thankful that our kids know how 3 important their dad is in their lives. Be an example. You never know when someoneis watching. I think that you are more attractive as a dad than when 4I first met you. What I mean is my heart beats a little Have kind words, especially when you dontwant to. faster when I watch you with our kids. The very fact that you may have bags under your eyes from working 5so much, or crusty, dirty jeans makes you that much Smile. It makes life so much easier! Still todayI can see Papas smiles every day. HOTTER! I hope that our boys grow up to be exactly like you. It will be a great thing.You are a great role 6 model and take raising our kids seriously.I pray that Be helpful. Papa was all about helping others out; from the kids to the neighbors he was there. we manage to raise our boys to be as good of a guy as 7 your dad was.Care about others more than yourself.8 Tell jokes. We often talk about all of Papas sillyjokes, and we all laugh and cry remembering whathe would say.9 Always be happy. Even during the bad times,he didnt complain.10 Celebrate others successes. I can remember when we bought our first semi-load of heifers. Cody and I were nervous, scared, and excited. Papa was excited. Those will make you some fine cows, Papa said.11I also wanted to share the Fathers Day messages that I Dont waste time feeling sorry for yourself.I can never remember Papa feeling sorry forhimself or complaining. wrote to my cowboy.12 Thank you for being a partner in parenting. Being Invest our energy in the present. Papa was always thinking of the positives of everyday life, evena mom doesnt mean that I am the leader, and I am though there were rough days at the ranch, Papa alwaysthankful that we can parent together. I am glad that we made sure that the day was bright. consider ourselves equal in being good parents.13 Thank you for helping me with the kids. From helping Work never hurt anyone. Even in Papas last days, he wished he could have been out haying andme get them dressed, to getting them in the bath.checking the cows.I am thankful for the example of From answering boy questions to just being a good his work ethic. example.Thanks for all you do!14 You are a huge part of the reason our kids are soBe a role model. cute. I am biased and that is ok. Our kids have half of your genes, which means that you are a good-lookin 15cowboy.I know that I forget to tell you how handsome Love. Papa loved all of us. He showed it every day and for all the love, I am thankful. you are but this Fathers Day I am telling the world!14 June 2023'