Happy Father's Day Revisited

Back in 2010, I wrote a great Father's Day post.  Here it is: Happy Father's Day!  I hoped to do a simple update this year... and I could have done that by just sticking in some recent photos.  But, as usual, once I start writing there's no telling what's going to issue forth...


Dads are important, especially the ones who stick it out and take an active role in raising their children.  They go beyond just fathering offspring to becoming daddies, with all the tenderness that familiar endearment suggests.  There are numerous studies quantifying exactly what a difference they make and in which ways...  none of which I will site here, but you can look it up if you need that kind of proof.

I will say, however, that it does make a huge difference to those kids for the rest of their lives.  Believe me, I know.  I have a dad who did just that, and I cannot imagine how I might have turned out if he hadn't.  He gave me love and support and guidance and encouragement and counsel and all those good things.  He listened to me and was interested in what I had to say.  He made me believe I could do whatever I set my mind to do.  And he let me go with his blessing and love when the time came.  Thank you, Dad.  I hope you know just how much I love you.