This tribute remembers Tim Grubbs, the author's father, who passed away in 2010. It describes how Grubbs was a supportive father who taught his son important life lessons through their shared experiences like fishing trips and sports games. These memories, like catching the author's largest bass or getting lost driving home from a game, still take the author's breath away. The tribute honors how Grubbs showed love for his family and faith in God until the end of his life.

1. Tim GrubbsJuly 1, 1956 – June 5, 2010Tribute to my dad

2. This past year has been a year of transition for our family. We’ve had to figure out life without the leadership of our dad. He prepared us in many ways. He showed us how to be strong.

3. My dad was my biggest fan. He taught me the game and was there the entire way. He taught me to be humble and even benched me in a little league game.

4. He was also there to congratulate me when I experienced success. These are lessons that I’ll never forget.

5. Moments that take your breath away…. Every Christmas morning, spending time with our family.

6. Dad helped me reel in the biggest bass I’ve ever caught. I visited Wooster Lake just this week, the place we caught it together when I was 12.

7. I think of our trips together…. Getting to Cincinnati to the Cubs game in the 3rd inning and being one of the last to leave….on a work night.

8. And getting lost in Bloomington on our way home from the IU game…. These are moments that take your breath away.

9. He was there to see me marry my beautiful bride… and he was proud.

10. Dad showed me how to be faithful to your wife and to provide for my family.

11. Dad became a Grandpa… an awesome Grandpa. He cherished Eliana.

12. This “moment” was at mom’s surprise birthday party he organized during his last few weeks here.

13. Dad hasn’t been able to hold Maycee in his arms, but I know he’s with her in spirit.

14. He’ll greet Maycee and reunite with Eliana at the gates when their time comes.

15. When dad took his last breath that night, it changed our lives.

16. Jesus said “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”. (Matthew 4:19)

17. Life is not a number. A good life does not necessarily equal a long life. We need to live each day to the fullest and enjoy it. We need to prepare ourselves for the better life to come through Christ. I look forward to meeting up with dad soon! Miss you man!