"When one has not had a good father, one must create one." -Friedrich Nietzsche

Just in case I haven't mentioned it lately...  

I wanted to thank you Jeff, for being to our children, the quintessential father figure that you lacked as a child.  It never ceases to amaze me what a remarkable, selfless, involved Daddy you have been since day one, and what a phenomenal job you are doing in fulfilling this role to our children.  You have met, surpassed, and exceeded all of my expectations, and then some. How effortless you make fatherhood appear, (despite the tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work involved in this great feat.)  Our kiddos are beyond fortunate to have you for their Dad, and not a day goes by that your enthusiastic involvement in their lives goes unnoticed.  You should be exceptionally proud of the man, and husband, and father you have evolved into, despite your lack of positive exposure to these roles early-on.  It is beyond all comprehension how a boy without a Dad can grow to dominate this very role later on in life-- but you have accomplished it, and you are remarkable for it.  Thank you for holding yourself to a standard of fatherhood that most men will never even dream of, let alone achieve.  You are extraordinary, and we are so, so blessed.