Thanks, Ben. We'll see how great of an impact he had on me as a father when I have children of my own. I hope to be able to be as patient, humble, and protective with my kids as he was.
I've been really blessed with both parents who are kind of my friends parents, too. That's the role both Mom and Dad took in their lives, so their reach is really broad. That, to me, is the coolest thing about my parents.