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Father's Day here in USA  [message #57456] Sun, 21 June 2009 17:00 Go to next message
Macky is currently offline  Macky

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I'm a father. It's the coolest thing I have ever been. I love the role. I see it as an opportunity to be appreciated, the opportunity to influence a person who will be here after I'm gone, so as to gain a sort of immortality, and the opportunity to try to show someone how to have a more happy life. Also it's a great way of getting constructive criticism on ways to improve ourselves. I find it very difficult to express exactly just how much fun it is. Anybody else like it? For you who are not fathers, I'll bet you had one. Not all happy memories on this site for sure, but can you share one good thing he did anyway, since its Father's Day in the USA?



Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brothers to dwell together in unity!
Ps 133:1 NASB
Re: Father's Day here in USA  [message #57457 is a reply to message #57456] Sun, 21 June 2009 18:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
timmy

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Re: Father's Day here in USA  [message #57458 is a reply to message #57456] Sun, 21 June 2009 19:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
acam is currently offline  acam

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Yes, Macky, I enjoyed (and enjoy) being a father and a grandfather. I think there is nothing we do that is more important than bringing up children well and I have tried and I still try.

And I think it has made me a nicer person than I used to be.

Love,
Anthony
Re: Father's Day here in USA  [message #57483 is a reply to message #57456] Tue, 23 June 2009 01:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
e is currently offline  e

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I'm a step-father, not an actual father, but it's cool. I've enjoyed it and enjoy the grandchildren even more.

As for my own father, he managed to stay married to my mother for 20+ years (not sure exactly how many) until the day he died. This was no easy task, especially the final 5-6 when she seemed to completely flip out. Another good thing was that he participated in my life when I was younger. So at least I have rather fond memories of the first twelve years or so. It's only after that, that I seem to have lost touch with him on an emotional level.

I hope all the fathers out there had a wonderful foather's day.

Think good thoughts,
e
Re: Father's Day here in USA  [message #57485 is a reply to message #57483] Tue, 23 June 2009 02:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Macky is currently offline  Macky

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e, Being a step father is something that you should really be proud of. I am always amazed by men who can step up to such a responsibility.



Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brothers to dwell together in unity!
Ps 133:1 NASB
Re: Father's Day here in USA  [message #57486 is a reply to message #57485] Tue, 23 June 2009 04:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ray2x is currently offline  ray2x

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My dad's parents died when he was very young and he had to take care of his sister. So he moved to Southern California and took his sister with him. Both had good times and bad times and when it came time for a family, both did rather well. So I try to have as good a home for my family in honor of my dad and his sister too.



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Re: Father's Day here in USA  [message #57488 is a reply to message #57485] Tue, 23 June 2009 07:29 Go to previous message
Nigel is currently offline  Nigel

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Macky wrote:
> I am always amazed by men who can step up to such a responsibility.<

Is that why they are called step-fathers?

Hugs
N

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