"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." ~ Ephesians 6:4
When I was a teenager, I was convinced my father was the stupidest man in the world. When I was in my twenties, with kids of my own, I was surprised how much the old man had learned in only about 10 years.
He is in Heaven now.
Today, in my late 50's (very late. I'm 59), with my 5 kids all grown up and with kids of their own, I realize that I am much more like my father than I ever thought or wanted to be.
But, it's OK. I kind of like myself now.
And, I love my father.
Happy Father's Day to all of you fathers out there in Blogland.
Happy Fathers day, Mark!!!! Have a bloody Mary on me!
ReplyDeletewhat a WONDERFUL post...I hope you're having a terrific day, Mark! xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day, everyone!
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's a daughter thing, but I never thought my father stupid.
ReplyDeleteAt one point, when I was in college and got a bit arrogant about the fact that Dad dropped out of high school (Great Depression), I found out just how self-educated my father was when he helped me through a couple of difficult literature and history courses.
My father used to read the encyclopedia "for fun," as well as many other materials.
I miss Dad. He left us in 1998.
I especially missed Dad yesterday, which would have been Dad's 100th birthday and falling on Father's Day.
Mark,
ReplyDeleteYou're 59? So am I!
TIME FOR NEW BLOG...
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