My dad worked hard to provide for us.
Taught me to fish and shoot a gun and paddle a canoe and how hard it was to build a new concrete patio.
Had a temper that sometimes exploded, but that was outshone by his humor and self-deprecation.
Encouraged me to set high goals, even when he also hoped I'd teach high school and stay close to home.
Let me know that he loved me deeply and always would and that I could come home again if ever I needed to.
To all you dads - you matter. A lot. I hope your day today is rich with knowing that. |