Father's Day

I think my dad was a little before his time in the "dad world." Back in the dark ages when I was growing up, it wasn't the dad's responsibility to spend time with the kids - especially girls. The boys you could take hunting and fishing and to sporting events, but girls were best served spending time with their moms learning how to cook, sew and manage a household. While I remember the times in "training" and in fun with my mom, I also remember the times with my dad. These run the gamut from fishing trips to games of jacks, with a few toe stomping contest thrown in there. In fact, there were a few things that he even showed me how to cook - like his famous brownies.

I've always known that my dad is there for me. He showered me with love and discipline. He has shown me the example of a Godly man. (It's easy for me to think of God and His role as a dad thanks to the earthly father I've been blessed with.) I think of my dad every day - I love him and am so thankful for the man he is.