As i was messing about, doing some cleaning (yup). I saw something that made me stop...and feel horrible.
My Dad`s Fathers Day Card.
Yea...i KNOW !
Ok.....i sent an e mail card, but....its just not the same. Anyone who knows me...knows...i am horrible at remembering birthdays, and ...well...sending cards and such.
But you know....what hit me the hardest....is that my mom & dad ALWAYS remember me. Birthdays, everything. Its bothered me...and will always....that i did not send that card.
Here is why.....
My Dad....is the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back, then ask you if it fit right, and if it did not....he could fix it for you.
No kidding.
When a "ex" of mine visited my parents with me, she stated that staying with my parents was like being treated like royalty....because of how they go out of their way...to make you feel more than welcome.....no matter how much of a mistake she was (lol).
My dad ...always put his family first, well before him. I am glad mom & dad retired, and spend a lot of time state side....taking care of themselves....for a change.
And yet, i don`t think that is what makes my Dad , the best.
As a kid, my dad worked...and worked...and then, when he had time off...he worked some more. In all of my years, i could never put the full blown effort in...like my Dad always does. We...as kids, NEVER went without....anything. And....if times were tough...i can tell you...we never saw, or heard a word about it. We always had the best of everything, and never went without.
My Dad did not have an easy childhood....from what i know, and still....he could not be a better parent. As we did have a good life as kids...we did not have things handed to us. I learned hard lessons....things to this day...are so deeply rooted in my life.....i will never forget, and always thank....my dad.
As an adult....i know, i will never be the man my Dad is, and i am proud to try to be .....like my Dad.
I love you, Dad
