My Father

It’s funny how a father’s wisdom increases as their child gets older.  I am not an Ann Landers/Dear Abby column reader, but this article caught my eye about 15  years ago.  I clipped it out, attached it to my desk wall and it is now pretty yellowed and frayed, but I still go back and read it several times a year.  I am fortunate to still have my dad of 74 years still with me and in good health, but I know many that have lost their dad over the years and would love to have him back for just one day.  I am a very proud and blessed father of 4 boys. I hope you enjoy this simple but warm article by an author unknown.  Happy Fathers day to all of you. 

When I was:

4 years old: My daddy can do anything.
5 years old: My daddy knows a whole lot.
6 years old: My dad is smarter than your dad.
8 years old: My dad doesn’t know exactly everything.
10 years old: In the olden days when my dad grew up, things were sure different.
12 years old: Oh well, naturally, dad doesn’t know anything about that.  He is too old to remember his childhood.
14 years old: Don’t pay attention to my dad. He is so old fashioned.
21 years old: Him? My Lord, he’s hopelessly out of date.
25 years old: Dad knows a little bit about it, but, then he should because he has been around so long.
30 years old: Maybe we should ask Dad what he thinks. After all, he’s had a lot of experience.
35 years old: I’m not doing a single thing until I talk to Dad.
40 years old: I wonder how Dad would have handled it. He was so wise and had a world of experience.
50 years old: I’d give anything if Dad were here now so I could talk this over with him.  Too bad I didn’t appreciate how smart he was. I could have learned a lot from him.

Tell your dad how much he means to you,not only this weekend, but many times over this year.
Hey Dad, if you are reading my blog, I don’t tell you as much as I should, but I love you and thanks for everything you have done for me. Happy Fathers Day!