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In Honor of My Two Favorite Fathers

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Just a little something for Father’s Day weekend…

I always knew that my father was a little older than the other kids’ dads. Not because he acted it, just because I knew his age. As a matter of fact, he didn’t “act” it at all. He was 42 when I was born, but he could have been 22 for all I knew. He’s always lived his life with pure energy and he’s still full of the same exuberance these days.

I remember one time while checking on our neighbors’ house while they were gone on vacation, we ended up in their backyard. They had a trampoline back there and Daddy and I decided take it for a little spin or tumble… whatever. I have NEVER seen my dad laugh that hard at himself. Here he was in his late 50’s jumping on a trampoline for the first time, about to bust a gut and all I could do was join in and laugh too. I was just so amused that HE was so amused! The only other times he’s even gotten close to having that much child-like fun is on one of our many roller coaster rides together!

When I was a little girl my father would pull up about the same time every day from work in his 1970 Chevy truck and I could hear it when he turned the engine off. I would meet him at the door and he would say, “Come give me some “shouggy” (translation, sugar, as in kiss.) I always planted a big one on one of his sideburned cheeks and then gave him a huge hug. With Daddy home my life was complete.

He and my mother are the reason I have seen a good portion of the western United States and other parts of the country. My parents love to travel and during my childhood Daddy was the one who spear-headed the road/camping trips. He was the primary driver and kept all of our gear and equipment in good shape. He was always so proud to get us to some place like The Grand Canyon or the Redwood Forest. I am so grateful for his passion for traveling and thank him for being the ultimate tour guide, even on a desolate road in no-man’s-land Arizona.

He helped with my dreaded Algebra and science homework and has always been such a support in anything I did whether it be academics, sports or singing. He was at every game and performance and award ceremony with a big smile of pride on his face.

He is not without his faults as he is only human, but to me he is the best father I could have EVER wished for and he continues to influence my life all the time with his wisdom and love.

And now, to see him with my children just brings it all full circle for me.

I love you Daddy, thanks for every little thing but mostly for your love and support all of my life.

And then there is my Tim – the man I married for so many reasons, including the fact that I knew he would make a wonderful father and boy was I right {not to toot my own horn or anything! ; )}.

Our boys are still quite young but I feel that someday they will be typing the same things about him that I just typed about my father. Tim loves the boys immensely and shows it every day, whether it be with a kiss before leaving in the morning or the biggest hug when he returns.

He loves to teach them things, read to them and show them their world. Every day he looks at me and says something to the effect of “I love those boys…” while going on about how cute Little G is and how smart The B Man is, or vice versa. I can almost see his heart swelling up with the love he feels for them.

God has certainly shown me a father’s love, both in the one who raised me and with the one I married and have watched become a father. I am so very blessed, as are my children.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!

elaine

Comments

  1. Aw! That was so sweet and it made me cry!!! What great daddies you have in your life!! 🙂

    Isn’t it the greatest to see your husband with his/your children? It just always makes my heart melt to see my hubby with my boys.

  6. Aww. That was a wonderful tribute to the two fathers in your life. Very sweet.

    -my dad was 44 when I was born, so I know what you are talking about. 😉

  7. awwww, that is a great tribute to the fathers! look how little Ben looks! amazing how they have both changed so much in just over a year!

  10. You are blessed to have such a fantastic influence in your life. We don’t all get that treat!
    Renee
    PS–Thanks for commenting on my blog; it’s fun to meet other bloggers!!

  11. Wonderful to recognize the fellas! I feel the same way about mine.

    Oh, and I think we need to change our dates for dinner. Nobody’s in but you, me & Bren right now.

  13. Oh, the part about you and your Dad jumping on the neighbor’s trampoline together melted my heart!! Such a beautifully written post!

    Happy POW!

  14. Thank you for posting on my blog…I’m so glad it led me here!

    What a beautiful tribute to your husband and father. You are so very blessed!

  15. Hi Elaine

    What a beautiful tribute to these two important and much loved men in your life.

    I hope they both have a wonderful father’s day.

    Love
    Elise

  17. That was really great, it’s nice to hear… fondness and love for both your Father and husband. I could almost picture the trapoline scene, funny and fun!

  18. Awwww, this is just the best of posts.

    How beautiful to both your dad and Tim. Sounds to me like, your daddy has a pretty special daughter too.

    Beautiful Elaine, Beautiful!

    Happy Father’s Day weekend friend! 🙂

  20. Aw, Elaine, that is one great post! I hope your father and hubby read your blog. That is one touching Father’s Day gift.

  26. That was a beatiful tribute to your wonderful Dad and your wonderful husband. Hope they had a good Father’s Day.

    See you soon – Kellan