My Dad

It's Fathers Day today. Although, I realize it's a made up holiday as my husband would say, so don't take it so seriously. I still find it a day to celebrate. So I pause to think about my Dad. This is my first Fathers day without him. So this year there was no need to shop for a tie or a funny or sentimental card or some latest gadget that he might enjoy. Even though I missed doing that this year, I realized that I have much to celebrate about my Dad. He was quite a Dad and I miss him a lot. So I celebrate my Dad today, even though he's not here. I know where he is. I'm glad for the many wonderful years he lived and the big part of our lives he filled. I am blessed to have had a Dad who had such an enormous influence in my life and in so many around him. What a wonderful gift. So today I received the gift. And that is in the memory of a wonderful Dad, who walked the walk and talked the talk. Thanks Dad. You were quite a man. I can only pray that my boys will grow into wonderful men that resemble you. I think they already are.