Father's Day

Anyone can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a daddy." - Anonymous

I found this neat article this morning....he sums it up well!

     A good father makes all the difference in a child's life. He's a pillar of strength, support and discipline. His work is endless and, oftentimes, thankless. But in the end, it shows in the sound, well-adjusted children he raises. On Father's Day, much of the world will take the time to appreciate the work of good fathers. While you show your admiration for your own dad, take the time to see if you yourself have what it takes to be a great father, whether you have children or plan to.

     A good father loves his children, but he doesn't let them get away with murder. He strongly disapproves of his children's misdeeds, using tough love to prove a point. He does this through the power of his words, not his fists.
Likewise, a father doesn't reward his children for actions that are expected of them, such as helping with house chores or performing well in school. If his child drops out of school, the father demands that he provide for himself, considering the child no longer wants to invest in his own future.
The rest of the article is here:
http://www.askmen.com/money/body_and_mind_60/96b_better_living.html

I was blessed to be raised by my grandparents. I loved my grandpa dearly! I also miss him everyday, there are times I wish I could just pick up the phone and call him. He taught me how a man should treat a woman, the importance of hard work, and so many more valuable lessons. My favorite memory was my Junior Prom--I didn't have a date and he bought me my corsage. To this day that still makes me cry. He has been gone almost 8 years this year--  Never take time for granted, it's not always guaranteed.




I am also blessed with a great boyfriend. He has stepped up to the plate since day 1 and always been there every day since. I love him so very much! Remember to say "I love you", not just on Father's Day but everyday!