Happy Father's Day!

[Julie]

Wishing all you Dad's a Happy Father's Day!

 

[cimbaliw]

I'll take some o dat, Thanks Julie. My wife is making creme brulee seasoned with some raisins I racked off of a Shiraz yesterday. Initial tasting points to good eats ahead.

 

[Boatboy24]

I'll take some o dat, Thanks Julie. My wife is making creme brulee seasoned with some raisins I racked off of a Shiraz yesterday. Initial tasting points to good eats ahead.

That sounds awesome!

Thanks Julie! Happy Fathers Day to all you Fathers out there.

 

[Rocky]

Thank you, Julie. I remember the day I became a father. I was in college (having gone through the Service) and my wife awoke me at about 6:00 AM and said, "Quick, get me a towel!" I reached into the linen closet and grabbed about 10. She said, "I just need one." We drove to the hospital not stopping long for any traffic lights and met our doctor there at about 7:00 AM. I went into the waiting room and sat down with the other prospective dads. I was excited about our baby but I was also concerned that had three mid-term exams that morning; at 11:00 (Calculus), 12:00 (German) and 1:00 (Physics). About an hour later the phone in the waiting room rang and the nurse listened and hung up. She said, "No one is doing much of anything except Mrs. Rocky." I still remember the glares I got from men who had been there all night! At about 9:30, the phone rang and the doctor wanted to talk to me. He said, "You have a beautiful daughter!" I went quickly to see my wife and new daughter and then hustled down to the University to take my exams. March 1, 1967 was perhaps the best day of my life. I had a daughter and I got three A's on my mid-terms. I never did that before or since!

Happy Father's Day to all.

 

[Deezil]

Happy Father's Day, guys

 

[Julie]

I guess I want to make sure all you step dads know this is about you as well. Being a step dad takes just a little more effort. And I know being married to a guy who is the step dad to my children, he stepped up to the plate while their biological father ran away as fast as he could.

 

[Boatboy24]

I guess I want to make sure all you step dads know this is about you as well. Being a step dad takes just a little more effort. And I know being married to a guy who is the step dad to my children, he stepped up to the plate while their biological father ran away as fast as he could.

You've got that right. This day is about all dads - biological or otherwise.

 

[Duster]

This Fathers day is my frist without my Dad. I Wish there was no such thing as cancer.
Too all that can, tell your dad How much he means to you

 

[vacuumpumpman]

I was fortunate enough that I was able to talk to my father today and I have 2 sons that are both in Boy Scouts and are taking National youth leadership training this whole week. My oldest is actually helping putting on the course as my youngest is taking the course for the first time.
That in itself makes me proud to be a father ! I have been blessed !!

 

[Runningwolf]

This Fathers day is my frist without my Dad. I Wish there was no such thing as cancer.
Too all that can, tell your dad How much he means to you

My wife just said the exact same thing as she is going through the same thing.

 

[grapeman]

This Fathers day is my frist without my Dad. I Wish there was no such thing as cancer.
Too all that can, tell your dad How much he means to you

Being the Dad who has developed cancer and am being treated for it, my three sons know just what you are talking about. They are trying to make sure they let me know they appreciate me while they can. Hopefully they get the chance for many years to come. I am fighting not for just myself but all my family and friends.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Grapeman -
Our Prayers go out for you and all your extended family !!

Do not ever give up !! We are also one big family here as well !!

 

[cimbaliw]

My first without Dad also Duster. Cancer here too, specifically prostate. The day had a few more emotional moments than I thought it might, man I sure miss that guy.

Other than that... Great story Rocky; Steve my only child is an Eagle Scout (me too). Have a great day all!

 

[winointraining]

Happy Fathers day to all!!!

 

[Julie]

I am the only girl with three brothers in my family so needless to say I had a special relationship with my dad, he past away in 2002 and I still think of him and miss him.

To those who just lost your Dad, my heart goes out to you. My poor daughter-in-law is feeling this today as well, her father just died two months ago. He fell down the basement steps and factured his skull.

Know that it was their time and they are now enjoying there reward.

 

[Duster]

Grapeman, I had no Idea.
You will definitely be on my prayer list.

 

[Pumpkinman]

Duster & Cimbaliw,
It's been 16 years since I lost my father to cancer, it took me many years to come to terms with losing my best friend, my mentor. .. I can tell you that it will get easier to deal with over time, but remember, your father will always live on in your heart.
Rich, you are in our prayers bud.
Tom

 

[Wade E]

Thanks to all wishing us a happy Fathers Day. My dad is still around but not in great shape. He refuses to see a doctor though despite the rest of us begging of him to go.