Happy Father's Day

To all the Dads, Daddys, Papas, Pops, Old Man and even "Fathers" - thank you for being there for your children.

 I always say that if parents send your children out into the world as thoughtful, kind human beings who obey the law and support themselves, you've done your job as a parent (and society thanks you). 

It is a difficult day at my home as it's the first Father's Day my sons will have without their loving papa; it would also have been my husband's 57th birthday.

He was a wonderful father and we were so lucky to have him in our lives.

Comments

Anonymous said…
((Hugs))
6/21/15, 10:55 AM
Unknown said…
Sending kind wishes to you and your sons.

-AH parent
6/21/15, 11:12 AM
dw said…
Much love to you and your family. I bet you can look at your kids and see their father in them, not just in appearance, but in many ways. A gift from him that lives on.

(( More Hugs! ))
6/21/15, 1:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Hoping for peace and happy memories for your family today.

Lynn
6/21/15, 2:50 PM
seattle citizen said…
Thinking of you and your family today, Melissa.
6/21/15, 3:24 PM
Carol Simmons said…
I also wish you peace and happy family memories today and always.

Carol
6/21/15, 5:58 PM
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