Happy Father's Day
Sunday is Father’s day, and I’ve been pondering how to show my Dad how much he means to me. Since he reads my blog (such a devoted Dad), I’m writing about him.
Fathers and daughters have special relationships. My father has 3 daughters- all very different and unique, and all who have been shaped because of a father’s love. My brother, the lone boy, has a special bond with my Dad, but that’s to be expected. The two of them had only each other to lean on when the 4 women of the house took over.
I have inherited many qualities from my Dad. I have his love of history, specifically American history, and love being his co-pilot in the quest for learning and experiencing America’s past. I also have been lucky enough to get his sense of direction and “Cop-Radar”- both of which have enabled some bad driving habits. (Oops.) I also have his stubbornness, and take things way too personally. The fact that we can both identify these two traits in each other has actually made our relationship even stronger.
But my favorite trait from my father that I believe all his children have is the ability to love unconditionally and empathize with others no matter the situation. My Dad is a small business owner, and in these tough economic times, he would rather reduce his own salary than fire employees. My parents have been married for almost 36 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a man more in love with his wife than my father is with my mom. They raised 4 children, and being one of them, I know that my parents had a lot to deal with, but my Dad has never made his children feel like they were anything less than unconditionally loved no matter the situation.
And all he’s ever asked for in return is that his kids are happy, healthy, and true to themselves. And maybe a family picture now and then. He is a kind, warm, intelligent, hard-working man, and I am so proud to be his daughter.
I love you, Papa. Happy Father’s Day to all!
My Dad and I driving the S.S. Great Britain
