| "Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad." |
| "A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child." |
An amazing Dad!
Father's Day 2009
| A Real Father It’s not so common anymore to have a dad who’s really there, who is the provider for his family, who comes home every night, whose predictability creates a sense of stability and security in his household. Your routine may not seem valuable to you, but it’s worth a lot to me. I’m thankful that I can depend on you to always be you-- a real father, responsible, trustworthy, and a great role model. I’ve learned a lot of good things from watching you. Thanks, Dad. |
| “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” |
| "I've learned that a father's blessing can fill a son's soul to the brim." |
"One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." |
| "To her the name of father was another name for love." |
| " A Dad is respected because he gives his children leadership. A Dad is appreciated because he gives his children care. A Dad is valued because he gives his children time. A Dad is loved because he gives his children the one thing they treasure most, himself." |
| "I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection." |
“Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad!” This
quote is so very true! Before George and I ever had children, we talked
about how our lives would change once we did decide to have children. We
always said that our children would always come first in our lives. While
these words sound good, I don’t think either one of us grasped the true
meaning of them! I think so many times Mom’s are given the credit for
taking care of the children, and Dad’s are just there to “support” them.
Our children have had a Dad who has truly taken care of them. He has
been the true “support” of our family! I am so proud of the father my
Husband is! We have not had the typical family life, to say the least.
Our son was never able to do sports like most boys. He was never able to
handle the physical endurance due to his health. George was okay with
that. He found ways to spend time with his son and was understanding and
supportive of him when he just couldn’t handle the heat. He was by his side
throughout all of Little George’s years in Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. He
was there at camp outs, meetings and any fundraising or trip that was
planned. He encouraged George and supported him and then stood ever
so proudly by his side when he became an Eagle Scout!
Over the years, I have seen George give up his wants and desires to give
his son his time, trips to College tournaments (I think he got enjoyment from
these also) and special gifts that he knew would brighten up his son’s life.
He made time at night to bring George home from my Mom’s when we would
be in the hospital, just so they could have dinner(that he prepared)
together. He never wanted Little George to feel alone when we were in the
hospital. Never once did I hear him complain or be frustrated.
I have seen a Dad care for his daughter just as well as I could. Many times
he was the one who was able to attend to her needs, when I was too afraid
of situations. I have seen him work all day, and make not one, but two trips
to the hospital to spend time with Christena. “Their time”~walks around the
empty hallways for exercise, trips to the gift shop for a little bag of candy
and many, many hours playing “cheerio poker at her bedside. I have seen
him carry his precious child throughout the house when she was too weak
and sick to be able to walk alone. He spent many hours doing treatments,
therapy and finding new and fun ways to make the time pass with smiles
and giggles. He has made calls to doctors, stood up to doctors, and been
there for every possible doctor visit, procedure and surgery. His time was
his children’s time. He may have to work longer hours, or on the weekends,
but when his children have needed him, he has been there for them!
I have seen him beam as he told others about his children! I have watched
as he has placed their precious handmade gifts, pictures and poems in his
office for the entire world to see. I have seen George truly love his children.
He is the most selfless man I have ever met. His children come first, no
matter what.
I have seen how he has inspired his children grow to have many of his
amazing qualities. Just the other day, Little George told me, that he was so
impressed with his Dad and how much he admired him for his work ethics.
He said he hoped that he could someday be like his Dad!
I hope that today, Father’s Day; my sweet husband knows just how special
he is in not only his children’s lives, but also in my life!
George, I know that throughout the years there has been so much hurt and
sadness in our lives, many struggles that never seem to go away, but
through it all, you are always there with a smile on your face, a hug of
support and such an amazing positive attitude.
You are my world, and I am so thankful that you are the father of my
children!
I love you George, more than you will ever know!
Happy Father’s Day to the best Dad (and Husband) in the entire world!
quote is so very true! Before George and I ever had children, we talked
about how our lives would change once we did decide to have children. We
always said that our children would always come first in our lives. While
these words sound good, I don’t think either one of us grasped the true
meaning of them! I think so many times Mom’s are given the credit for
taking care of the children, and Dad’s are just there to “support” them.
Our children have had a Dad who has truly taken care of them. He has
been the true “support” of our family! I am so proud of the father my
Husband is! We have not had the typical family life, to say the least.
Our son was never able to do sports like most boys. He was never able to
handle the physical endurance due to his health. George was okay with
that. He found ways to spend time with his son and was understanding and
supportive of him when he just couldn’t handle the heat. He was by his side
throughout all of Little George’s years in Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. He
was there at camp outs, meetings and any fundraising or trip that was
planned. He encouraged George and supported him and then stood ever
so proudly by his side when he became an Eagle Scout!
Over the years, I have seen George give up his wants and desires to give
his son his time, trips to College tournaments (I think he got enjoyment from
these also) and special gifts that he knew would brighten up his son’s life.
He made time at night to bring George home from my Mom’s when we would
be in the hospital, just so they could have dinner(that he prepared)
together. He never wanted Little George to feel alone when we were in the
hospital. Never once did I hear him complain or be frustrated.
I have seen a Dad care for his daughter just as well as I could. Many times
he was the one who was able to attend to her needs, when I was too afraid
of situations. I have seen him work all day, and make not one, but two trips
to the hospital to spend time with Christena. “Their time”~walks around the
empty hallways for exercise, trips to the gift shop for a little bag of candy
and many, many hours playing “cheerio poker at her bedside. I have seen
him carry his precious child throughout the house when she was too weak
and sick to be able to walk alone. He spent many hours doing treatments,
therapy and finding new and fun ways to make the time pass with smiles
and giggles. He has made calls to doctors, stood up to doctors, and been
there for every possible doctor visit, procedure and surgery. His time was
his children’s time. He may have to work longer hours, or on the weekends,
but when his children have needed him, he has been there for them!
I have seen him beam as he told others about his children! I have watched
as he has placed their precious handmade gifts, pictures and poems in his
office for the entire world to see. I have seen George truly love his children.
He is the most selfless man I have ever met. His children come first, no
matter what.
I have seen how he has inspired his children grow to have many of his
amazing qualities. Just the other day, Little George told me, that he was so
impressed with his Dad and how much he admired him for his work ethics.
He said he hoped that he could someday be like his Dad!
I hope that today, Father’s Day; my sweet husband knows just how special
he is in not only his children’s lives, but also in my life!
George, I know that throughout the years there has been so much hurt and
sadness in our lives, many struggles that never seem to go away, but
through it all, you are always there with a smile on your face, a hug of
support and such an amazing positive attitude.
You are my world, and I am so thankful that you are the father of my
children!
I love you George, more than you will ever know!
Happy Father’s Day to the best Dad (and Husband) in the entire world!
Proud Daddy with George (left) and aChristena (right).
