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Father's Day
2012-06-17
May all the fathers here have a special day!

May all those who had a good father be especially grateful today. If he is alive, let him how much his presence, strength and support have meant to you. If he is gone, remember him with gratitude and love.
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#13  In all sincerity and a couple slices of cheese, my favorite gift today was a dribble straight down into my nose. And a nap.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2012-06-17 21:01  

#12  Â“Becoming a father isn't difficult. But it's very difficult to be a father.” - Wilhelm Busch
Posted by: Secret Master   2012-06-17 20:05  

#11  LOL, badanov!

SH6692, I'm 100% with lotp: Forgiveness is about getting free. I'm free. I'm good. I'm broke, but I'm free. The rest is up to God. Besides, I really just meant it as a bit of dark humor, not to be a total downer!

In the event that one day the information might be useful: what are the best gifts you guys have ever gotten for Father's Day?
Posted by: RandomJD   2012-06-17 20:04  

#10  Random JD

Forgive him. It makes all things new.
Posted by: Sheretch Hapsburg6692   2012-06-17 19:26  

#9  Thanks, Dads. Everywhere.
Posted by: SteveS   2012-06-17 18:56  

#8  Random JD:

fathers day

or

fathers day
Posted by: badanov   2012-06-17 18:36  

#7  How about a slight semantic change? I suggest some people might be happier with a "Male nurturer day" and "Female nurturer day"??? Despite biology, I hope everyone could recognize the older people who made a positive impact in their lives as a child.
Posted by: Scooter McGruder   2012-06-17 18:13  

#6  But, for those of us whose father is neither good nor dead . . . any suggestions?

Thanks for the sperm donation?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2012-06-17 16:55  

#5  One other lesson that took me a long time to accept:

Foregiveness isn't about the other person so much as it is about getting free from what they might have done.
Posted by: lotp   2012-06-17 16:24  

#4  My mother was, let us say, lacking ..... so I know the issue well.

Is there a man in your family or acquaintance who is a good father, or father figure - if not to you, than for others in your experience? At first, thinking about that re: mothers was salt in my wounds. But over time I was able all the more to celebrate those who were better than mine. FWIW and without in any way lessening your experience ....
Posted by: lotp   2012-06-17 16:22  

#3  I concur - many thanks to the good ones.

But, for those of us whose father is neither good nor dead . . . any suggestions?
Posted by: RandomJD   2012-06-17 16:12  

#2  amen
Posted by: Frank G   2012-06-17 11:41  

#1  Thanks to all the fathers in the military who are serving far away from home on this day. Many thanks to all of you.
Posted by: JohnQC   2012-06-17 09:40  

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