It's still very strange to wake up on a Father's Day and have your sons call me and give me cards. Even after all these years I think, "No...it's my dad's "Father's Day! He's the real father. I'm just the son."I try real hard to be a good dad, but it's hard to live up to one who really was a good dad. There was so much wisdom, kindness, discipline, love... and I feel that if only my sons could have been around my dad more before he died, they would have truly understood what a good father is. But life does strange things...all they got was me. But I'm thankful and grateful that they call me, give me cards and remembrances, and tell me that I'm a good dad.
So this post is for my dad. The best that ever lived. Happy Father's Day dad! I miss you and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for raising me and being an example of the ultimate Father. I love you.
5 comments:
I think you're short-changing your father, my friend, by thinking you're not the father he was. After all, he taught you how to be a father, didn't he?
Happy Father's Day (belated)!
Yes, he taught me! But that doesn't mean I listened or learned how to apply it properly. I would imagine...I'm kind of like some of those students sitting in your classes!
Happy (belated) Father's Day to you too!
There is no doubt in my mind that you are a wonderful father. My father has been gone since 1981 and I still miss him on Father's Day and many other times as well. peace to you both - john
Mark, how can you even think you are not a good father. I had one of the best Dad's out there, he was my best friend's and mentor, and you are right up there with him and you Dad.
Trust me, I know good fathers..
Thanks all for the compliments! I try to be a good father and as I said, my sons seem to think I am...and that is what matters I guess. It's just that my dad was one of those rare jewels that many people never find in their lives. Thankfully, I was blessed to live under his covering for many years...and as hard as I try, he was one special man of God and I strive to be like him...but know, I have a lot of work to do to get there!
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