This morning for Father's Day, I was spoiled with a great breakfast prepared jointly by all the kids, with Mom's direction, and a present of a new anti-gravity chair on the deck! After breakfast, I retreated to my new chair with the Sunday paper. Amidst the updates on Iran, concerns over GM's Indianapolis plant, and the insert about Chrysler's future. I found this in the comic section:
I realize that this type of interaction between Father and Son is pretty common, but thankfully I don't know that I have ever experienced this. Whether sharing a story of personal or professional success or venting about frustration when experiencing a failure, I can't recall feeling anything other than support from my Dad or hearing how he was proud of me. In high school, when I chose to pursue interests in performing arts instead of athletics, my Sports Fanatic Father didn't tell me he was disappointed or try to convince me otherwise, instead he became fanatical about my new interests. As a Grandfather, he's never told me how to raise my own kids, but has shared what he felt worked and didn't in his experiences, then supported me in my decisions.
My Dad has been, by his own admission, far from perfect but I appreciate the effort he has taken to be a great Dad. In my opinion that effort has proven worth it as he has a wonderful family to show for it. To me, He has been a great example of strength, support, and encouragement that I continue to try to be for my kids. I'm thankful that, unlike Sir Rodney, I have been blessed with a Father that has been and continues to be a positive impact on my life.
Happy Father's Day Dad!
And, yes. I still read the comics.
