Father's Day, Where he's been is where I'll go.

I hate Father's Day. It's a constant reminder that I do not have a good relationship with my dad and I'd rather not think about that or pretend to honor someone I can't respect.

Instead, I chose to focus on what a loving father my husband is, and remember that God is the father who never fails us.

 

It's ok, Mel. I think good fathers SHOULD be honored, and good mothers, too.:thumbsup:

 

My father passed away about 5 years ago at the ripe old age of 101.

I can't say that we had the greatest relationship, but I do have some good memories.

I love my dad in spite of the inadequacies in our relationship, and am grateful for the God Given men who were placed in my life to make up for the inadequacies.

 

He was 61 when he passed away back in '91

Its been 18 years since I've seen my daddy----and I can hardly wait to see him again!!

Here's what I think about when I think about my father

Jesus

my momma

Church

people

coffee---I believe thats what killed 'im-----he OD'd on coffee!!!:laugh:

Old Spice

The church audio sound system

Family vacations to Jasper, Arkansas---and the Ozarks---haulin' that pop up trailer

youth trips

South Central Bell telephone company

fishin' trips to the Atchafalya River swamps----Bayou Pigeon, Bayou Sorrell

Squirrel and Rabbit huntin'

his old '68 Chevrolet pickup

his old worn out shoes

his Jack Russell Terrior---named Nipsey

pens and pencils in his front shirt pocket

jinglin' his coins in his pants pocket while giving a Building and Grounds committee report at the monthly church business meetings

his frustration over clogged up toilets at church

on and on my mind rewinds every day

 

I have a lot of love & respect for my dad. He's helped get through some hard times before. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be the person I am today.

 

I don't think anyone here wants to read about my sorry-excuse-for-a-dad.