It has been a long time since I have been able to tell my dad how much he means to me. Oh there have been many "moments" over the years when something triggers a memory and I have a good laugh or cry to myself. But there is nothing like standing next to one's dad and letting them know how much they mean in your life. When I reflect on the number of sacrifices my dad made for me, I am awed by the significance of how much time and energy dad invested in me. I know that one day we will be reunited, but the bond of son and father will never be same like it was when dad would patiently let me stumble through my learning process. He was a man of character that humbles me everyday. Happy Father's Day!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Dad's Day
Having one day a year that is dedicated to dad is a great idea. I'm not completely sure who came up with the idea, but I salute the person (probably at Hallmark Cards) who invented Father's Day. While the days of three little kids all jumping on the bed at 5:00 a.m. to wish me Happy Father's Day and to request a run for donuts no longer occur, I was treated to some wonderful Mexican food at a "new favorite" restaurant of mine (the best I have had this side of the Mississippi) by a beautiful daughter and I was also fortunate to receive best wishes from the "Alaskan One" (a week early) and some iSight time from the "first" one. All-in-all it has been a wonderful day to be a dad. And then I got to thinking....
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Dear Bill,
Happy Father's day, glad to hear that it was a good one for you.
I think of Dad everyday and some of the times we shared that just made me shake my head, Dad had a way of getting us to try something new all time and push ourselves beyond our comfort zone.
I am thankful that all of us have special memories of Dad, and the wonderful person he was.
I always admired his strengh, and his way of making me feel that everything would be o.k.
He was one of a kind!!!!.
Love,
sooz
Very true, Rhetorman. When we have been priviledged to have a great father, we are really blessed, and of course miss them!! I miss my parents consistently, but I wonder if it is even more sad to have never really known your father when you know he would have been a great father, as in my honey's case. I know God never makes a mistake, and he provided the kids with a great dad, but it would still be hard and a different kind of tremendous loss. The death of any man diminishes me. c We are praying for you all and will see you tomorrow!
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