Happy Father’s Day To All The Fathers
June 12, 2008
And Remembering The Fathers Who Have Gone On
I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day weekend.
As I think about my “Daddy” I’m thinking about the difference between mothers and fathers.
My dad was never afraid of letting me go and test my limits. He was never afraid of me getting hurt, or bumping my head. As me and my siblings got older, he would always remind us that “he didn’t fall off a watermelon truck yesterday” and if we wanted to we could “act a fool, kill yourself.”
We sometimes thought of him as a hard man, yet I think like most parents, he does the best he could with what he had. I now realize the older I get and the more I see my dad, he just wanted to prepare us for the hard times that would come and realize – like the Marine he always will be – that our actions have reprecursions.
My dad taught me how to ride a bike. I still remember that. He held the back of the bike until he thought I could handle it. He let go without me knowing it and shouted “You’re doing it!”
My dad also taught me how to drive a car (along with my older sister, thanks Michelle!). My mom only felt safe enough to ride with us once we had achieved getting our full license. She always wanted to keep us from hurting ourselves and getting bumped and bruised. I appreciate that too. But, my daddy taught me that it was okay to fly and test my wings, as long as I had a plan if the sun got too hot.
So here’s to the fathers on Father’s Day and to all of you who’s fathers have gone on, I invite you to hold the memories you have of your father close.
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I love it!!! You brought back so many memories and also you reminded us that each parent brings something special in ourlives. Thank you for allowing us to peer our heads into that special daughter/father, relationship.
I love it!!! You brought back so many memories and also you reminded us that each parent brings something special in ourlives. Thank you for allowing us to peer our heads into that special daughter/father, relationship.
Monica,
Thank you so much for sharing! I have learned as I grow older that my parents (especially dad) did do the best they could with what they had at the time. I've learned to Release, Trust and Restore what I can of the family unit. My uncle passed away 2:30am this morning and as I reflect on the male images in my life…. I must say, we've got to learn to cherish and uplift them as each day passes. Hold our Fathers, Brothers, Uncles, Granddaddies and Sons close! Happy Father's Day!
Monica,
Thank you so much for sharing! I have learned as I grow older that my parents (especially dad) did do the best they could with what they had at the time. I’ve learned to Release, Trust and Restore what I can of the family unit. My uncle passed away 2:30am this morning and as I reflect on the male images in my life…. I must say, we’ve got to learn to cherish and uplift them as each day passes. Hold our Fathers, Brothers, Uncles, Granddaddies and Sons close! Happy Father’s Day!
That picture is so cute…And the story is touching…I love it!
That picture is so cute…And the story is touching…I love it!
Thanks everyone. Father's day was great. I started a 10 day fast (which I haven't been too public about) and there was crawfish everywhere. Although I don't normally eat much crawfish…it sho' was hard to be “celebant.”
Thanks everyone. Father’s day was great. I started a 10 day fast (which I haven’t been too public about) and there was crawfish everywhere. Although I don’t normally eat much crawfish…it sho’ was hard to be “celebant.”