Happy Fathers Day

engtaz

Happy Fathers Day

TECHNOKID

engtaz wrote: »

Happy Fathers Day

Yes Happy Fathers Day to everyone concerned Going for a brunch this morning, about everyone else, any special threath?

Sherardp

No doubt, Happy Father's Day gents.

cnh

I'd like to wish my father who passed away a while back a Happy Father's Day, and in remembrance, to all of us who continue in that legacy as Father's!

cnh

danz1906

Happy Father's Day-Enjoy!

Polkersince85

I got sent home from school one day with a shiner on my eye.
Fightin' was against the rules and it didn't matter why.
When dad got home I told that story just like I'd rehearsed.
And then stood there on those tremblin' knees and waited for the worst.

And he said, "Let me tell you a secret about a father's love,
A secret that my daddy said was just between us."
He said, "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then.
It's a love without end, amen, it's a love without end, amen."

When I became a father in the spring of '81
There was no doubt that stubborn boy was just like my father's son.
And when I thought my patience had been tested to the end,
I took my daddy's secret and I passed it on to him.

And he said, "Let me tell you a secret about a father's love,
A secret that my daddy said was just between us."
He said, "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then.
It's a love without end, amen, it's a love without end, amen."

Last night I dreamed I died and stood outside those pearly gates.
When suddenly I realized there must be some mistake.
If they know half the things I've done, they'll never let me in.
And then somewhere from the other side I heard these words again.

And he said, "Let me tell you a secret about a father's love,
A secret that my daddy said was just between us."
He said, "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then.
It's a love without end, amen, it's a love without end, amen."

Randy Travis

superjunior

to all you dads out there, have a great day!

ESavinon

Happy Father's Day!

hearingimpared

Polkersince85 wrote: »

I got sent home from school one day with a shiner on my eye.
Fightin' was against the rules and it didn't matter why.
When dad got home I told that story just like I'd rehearsed.
And then stood there on those tremblin' knees and waited for the worst.

And he said, "Let me tell you a secret about a father's love,
A secret that my daddy said was just between us."
He said, "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then.
It's a love without end, amen, it's a love without end, amen."

When I became a father in the spring of '81
There was no doubt that stubborn boy was just like my father's son.
And when I thought my patience had been tested to the end,
I took my daddy's secret and I passed it on to him.

And he said, "Let me tell you a secret about a father's love,
A secret that my daddy said was just between us."
He said, "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then.
It's a love without end, amen, it's a love without end, amen."

Last night I dreamed I died and stood outside those pearly gates.
When suddenly I realized there must be some mistake.
If they know half the things I've done, they'll never let me in.
And then somewhere from the other side I heard these words again.

And he said, "Let me tell you a secret about a father's love,
A secret that my daddy said was just between us."
He said, "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then.
It's a love without end, amen, it's a love without end, amen."

Randy Travis

AWESOME!!!

Happy Father's Day to all Pops out there.

My dad has been past the Pearly Gates since January 20, 1980 and I still miss him terribly, especially on Father's day. To quote, "only the good die young!" If you get to my age and have had your father taken from you 30 years ago you can only wonder what wisdom you've missed out on and cherish the wisdom he did impart.

Pappy1

cnh wrote: »

I'd like to wish my father who passed away a while back a Happy Father's Day, and in remembrance, to all of us who continue in that legacy as Father's!

cnh

I'm with cnh and hearing impaired. Miss mine every day. I hope all of the father's here have had a great day!

Pappy1

hearingimpared

Thanks for getting the tears flowing there Mike.:)

TECHNOKID

cnh wrote: »

I'd like to wish my father who passed away a while back a Happy Father's Day, and in remembrance, to all of us who continue in that legacy as Father's!

cnh

hearingimpared wrote: »

AWESOME!!!

Happy Father's Day to all Pops out there.

My dad has been past the Pearly Gates since January 20, 1980 and I still miss him terribly, especially on Father's day. To quote, "only the good die young!" If you get to my age and have had your father taken from you 30 years ago you can only wonder what wisdom you've missed out on and cherish the wisdom he did impart.

Pappy1 wrote: »

I'm with cnh and hearing impaired. Miss mine every day. I hope all of the father's here have had a great day!

Pappy1

My father died in 1975 (was 35 years ago on May 14 of this year), I was only 19 years old then. I always thought I was too young to loose my father and I to could have used his wisdom. The worse is that both of my sons never got to know their grandfather

When I got married, I vowed my own children would live different and it was clear to me that I wanted children early in age so they could enjoy their father for many years even in their adult age. When the grand sons came (1 for each of my son during the same year), II extended that hope so that I and the grand children could also enjoy each others presence.

This year was quite an eye opener as I unexpectedly was admitted to hospital. My sons have never been used to see their father in a position of weakness and I even failed them trying to spare them the knowledge of my hospitalization. This simply made it worse since they learned about it from strangers (my employer). They have been trying to reach me since they wanted to meet for my birthday (witch being in hospital I didn't remember).

Both of my sons have since put on hold their own lives to be around and care for their father. They were traveling approximately 2.5 hours to come see and attend their father. They had carefully planned with my sisters to split-share visit time to ensure their father was not alone as much as possible. The both of them also traveled over night to make sure they were ready for their dad when pulling out of hospital. They also left middle of the night the next day as they made sure I was safe home before going back to their own life.

For quite a few months they were coming home to dad just about every weekends. I actually had to tell one of my son (youngest) to extend the time between his visits as his GF was starting to feel put aside. I always worry that when they devote to their dad that it might create problems with their own families and try to avoid such as much as possible.

While a loving father (I hope) I was also a father of discipline but was afraid how it would turn out (especially being a single parent) since most parents of my generation were the total opposite. I am mighty proud of both of them and while I am still a father figure I am also a good friend to them, you wouldn't believe of the tight bond when we are together. After this unexpected hospitalization I had the opportunity to share with them how important it was for me to give them and their sons quality time.

While not being a perfect human being nor a father I feel giving back the love to my own descendants is actually the best way possible to honor my own father. Yes dad, I vow to love my own as much as possible till we meet again. I'd love to think that after a painfull life and raising 7 children that you are at peace in the presence of God (amen).

To all of you that may have lost their father either this year or only a few years ago and are still feeling the pain even more at this time of the year please let's share and remember this prayer.

''My God, give me the serenity of accepting the things I can not change, the courage of changing the things I can change and the wisdom of knowing the difference''

Sorry if I poorly cited this prayer as I tried to translate it from French the best I could. This prayer has been with me since I mourned my own father 35 years ago and definitely helped me going thought the immense sorrow (not sure if I could have without it).

Cheers!
TK

hearingimpared

You just blew my mind TK! Awesome story, awesome just awesome. BTW the "Serenity Prayer" gets me through many, many days even if I have to say it several times a day.

TECHNOKID

hearingimpared wrote: »

You just blew my mind TK! Awesome story, awesome just awesome. BTW the "Serenity Prayer" gets me through many, many days even if I have to say it several times a day.

Isn't life awsome? Especially if you use the power and wisdom of that prayer Even during trials man has the opportunity to grow and use to his advantage. Re-viewing the comedy Evan ALMIGHTY I got struck by the words God was saying when talking with Evan's wife at the restaurant; he mentioned that when praying for something Gode doesn't necessary give you what you want but rather gives you the opporutnity to experience what you are praying for and of course this is normally done through trials. That is when the Serinity prayer has the opportunity to kick in full throttle.

By the way, I've learned not to say (recite) prayers but rather live them, I find this to be simply a lot more efficient

Cheers!
TK