This page is dedicated to my dad. He has taught me so much about integrity, God, hard work, and love of reading. You made sure we were in church every Sunday and prayed every day.
He worked hard and many hours to support us but was always available to drive us places, take us on outings to the zoo, museum and forest preserve on the weekends. He took us on vacation every summer to all over the United States. He taught me the relaxation is important just as work is.
He showed my sister and I how much he loved us, unconditionally. He listened without judgement.
He taught me the importance of the adage, "Well life's not fair." I never remember one foul word that he spoke.
He also showed me the importance of family. He drove us 5 hours to Detroit about every 6 weeks to visit my grandparents. We went to all the family gatherings. We ate together as a family just about every night.
He taught me about music, taking me to concerts and plays. He is in the church choir and I joined the first year I could. Even though I complained sometimes about going to the classical music concerts, I am happy I went now. I have an enormous appreciation for music, as I am older.
As a computer analyst, he taught me the computer is to be embraced not feared. His thirst for knowledge inspired mine.
I love you, Daddy.
My Hero
As I ponder the love that I saw in his eyes,
His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair,
It's true, a few others provided insight,
He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength.
-Debbie Hinton Young
"Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding." Proverbs 4:1
*** A KID'S EYE VIEW OF FATHERHOOD ***
Jonathan, 5, and Jack, 3, were supposed to be getting ready for
bed, but they couldn't seem to settle down. Their father sternly sent them
to their room.
Their weary parents overheard Jonathan say to Jack, "Now, fold your
hands this way. We HAVE to pray...Dear Jesus, will you please give Daddy
back his sense of humor in the morning!"
Matt, 3, was talking to his father who was at work. While he was
talking, Matt dropped the phone on the hard tile floor.
Matt picked up the receiver and asked, "Dad, are you all right?"
Scott, 3, knew his father, a registered surveyor, had a job that
included drawing pictures to earn his paycheck. When Scott was shopping
with his mother, Cindy, he asked for something and Cindy said, "No, we
don't have the money today."
Scott got a puzzled look on his face. Then he asked, "Well, why
doesn't Dad just draw more money?"
Alyssa, 3, was helping her father put in a ditch beside the barn
for water lines. The next day her mother mentioned that she had gotten her
shoes dirty while helping her father dig the ditch.
"Daddy said it was a road," Alyssa corrected.
"It was a ditch," her mother said.
"No," Alyssa said, "Daddy kept saying, 'Get out of the road!'"
Adam, 5, flipped on the television just as one of the NBA games
between the Utah Jazz and the Chicago Bulls was ending. His father called
from the other room, asking what the final score was.
"Ninety-seven to 85," Adam said.
"Who won?" his dad asked.
"Ninety-seven," Adam replied.
Here are some links, I thought my Dad would like.
A Godly love, given without compromise....
I recall many times that he stood by my side,
And prodded me on with great vigor and pride.
Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care.
The power and might of his hands was so sure,
I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.
Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.
He's the grandest of men to have lived on this earth,
Although he's not royal by stature or birth.
His merits are noble, and of admirable length.
He's far greater than all other men that I know,
He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and hero.
From The Funny Kids Project
Funny Kids
Amazon.com
Autoshop
Barbeque Man
The Barnabas Fellowship
Eddie Bauer
Entrepreneur Magazine
Father's Day
Heartlight for Men
HouseNet Repairs, redecorating and maintenance projects
Promise Keepers
Random House Publishers
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