Macy Fetner

this is my dad. the bravest man i know. and it’s his birthday!!!!!!🥳
july 2022, my family was riddled with anxiety and fear as we battled the news that my dad was diagnosed with leukemia. the man that i hugged and cuddled as a little girl was now one i couldn’t get close to for the fear that he would catch a sickness i might have. as the months passed and i watched my dad go through chemo, i never really realized how brave he was truly being. october 17, his birthday, he was still in the hospital. it was hard for me that day. i remember sitting in my bed and crying because the possibility that that could be his last birthday on earth was very real to me. but throughout it all, my dad stayed constant and strong. even when times were at their darkest, he withstood. looking back, it’s crazy to me how steadfast he stood in his faith and truly relied on God’s healing and comforting capabilities. i have never seen a man so faithful. fast forward to a year later, i get to celebrate another birthday with my dad, now completely in remission. i have the privilege to watch him grow back into the man he was, just so much stronger in so many ways. life may throw things at you sometimes, but God always works them for the better of His plan for our lives. one thing i learned was that i can never take my dad for granted again. he loves me so much and i am so blessed to have him as my father. and so dad, i’m sorry this is late and you’re probably already asleep, but happy birthday. i’m so glad i get to tell you that again. and i hope i get to tell you many more times. you’re the best dad i could have ever even wished for, and more. you give me a perfect example of bravery, godliness, love, and peace. i love you so much. and i hope you had a happy happy happy birthday❤️❤️❤️
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8:38-39 (your favorite <3)