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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Oznell — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:28:22 GMT

Want to honor all the fathers, and all the men who admirably fulfill father roles in the lives of their families and communities.

So important in the life of a child! Of course, it's purely the luck of the draw-- like everything else, some of us have poor fathers, indifferent fathers, and some are fortunate to have had great fathers, who were central to our development as human beings.

Through no merit of mine, or my sisters, we lucked into a loving, kind, strong and nurturing Dad, who fully supported our mother and each of us four girls, through all our travails. We all felt loved, and appreciated as individuals, by him. He did it all with the sunny nature and ready "twinkle" that was his calling card.

Thanks, Dad, for all that, for the fun, the expectations, and for what was your greatest gift to me-- the stories of inspiration that you read and explained to me, the prayers you prayed with and for me.

I so appreciate all the other positive Dads out there, ones I know and most others I'll never know, who contribute so much to society, to stability and progress, by working hard, sacrificing and being strong role models for their children and others who struggle.

Many many thanks.

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lgfan — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:31:32 GMT

I want to wish everyone who had/has a good father a Happy Father's day.🥳

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meallen616 — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:31:41 GMT

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catter70 — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:03:43 GMT

My dad passed going on 29 years ago and I miss him every day. He was my hero.

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Cakers3 — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:16:35 GMT

@Oznell wrote:

@Oznell I had to find the artist of the painting.

Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Bauerle 1831-1912. He was especially known for children's portraits

Thank you for sharing your story and for the tender painting.❤️

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Trailrun23 — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:21:03 GMT

This will be the first Father's Day for my kids without their dad here...he passed away in April. I know they will be thinking of him...the first holiday after a loss is always the hardest.

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catter70 — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:23:12 GMT

@Trailrun23 ,sorry for your loss.

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Cakers3 — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:24:44 GMT

@Trailrun23 wrote:
This will be the first Father's Day for my kids without their dad here...he passed away in April. I know they will be thinking of him...the first holiday after a loss is always the hardest.

@Trailrun23 💐

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hckynutjohn — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:26:23 GMT

@Oznell wrote:

Want to honor all the fathers, and all the men who admirably fulfill father roles in the lives of their families and communities.

So important in the life of a child! Of course, it's purely the luck of the draw-- like everything else, some of us have poor fathers, indifferent fathers, and some are fortunate to have had great fathers, who were central to our development as human beings.

Through no merit of mine, or my sisters, we lucked into a loving, kind, strong and nurturing Dad, who fully supported our mother and each of us four girls, through all our travails. We all felt loved, and appreciated as individuals, by him. He did it all with the sunny nature and ready "twinkle" that was his calling card.

Thanks, Dad, for all that, for the fun, the expectations, and for what was your greatest gift to me-- the stories of inspiration that you read and explained to me, the prayers you prayed with and for me.

I so appreciate all the other positive Dads out there, ones I know and most others I'll never know, who contribute so much to society, to stability and progress, by working hard, sacrificing and being strong role models for their children and others who struggle.

Many many thanks.

@Oznell

I too want to offer appreciation for all men that were true fathers, and more. They considered having offspring more than just adding a number to the population, or even nefarious reasons.

There are way too many, like the man I experienced, that was only a sperm donor. A lot of the social problems in our country just might be fewer if all men actually became true Fathers. JMO.

This day is meant for them, and well deserved.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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NicksmomESQ — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 21:08:50 GMT

Thinking about my wonderful Dad who passed 38 years ago & all the sacrifices he made for us.I think about him often.

I also have to give props to my incredible DH.He gives me all the credit for the way our son turned out. The truth is,I could never have done it without him. He worked hard, but always had time for our son. He demonstrated what a devoted husband & father looks like.

I know there are many great dads out there. They all deserve to be acknowledged & respected. Not just the biological ones but the adoptive ones too.Also,to the men who have stepped up to parent a fatherless child. Thank God for all of you!!

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sugar plum — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 21:37:00 GMT

@meallen616

Not all dads live in Heaven. My father lives in Hell where he belongs.

To all the wonderful fathers out there, have a great day! 💕

And please teach your sons how to be a good dad. It's an extremely important role in a healthy, happy family.

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Foxxee — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:33:32 GMT

Very Lovely @Oznell.

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HisElk1 — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:37:23 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
My dad passed going on 29 years ago and I miss him every day. He was my hero.

@catter70 , I know the feeling; mine passed away 24 years ago and I feel the same way.

My parents couldn't have children, and I was adopted at 4 days old. Back then, the doctor literally delivered the babies to the parents. My dear dad's birthday was on April 25th and I arrived that day. I recall him telling me that he leaned over the bassinet and put his hand on me and I grabbed his finger. He said he didn't move until I let go. We've been close all of my life; and was also my hero. When he passed, a part of me did too.

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Oznell — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:30:55 GMT

To @Trailrun23 , and family, and to all those experiencing the pain of both the fresh loss, or the long-time loss, of beloved husbands and fathers on Father's Day, my condolences.

I love the painting too, @Cakers3 -- your apt word, "tender" sums it up. Love the implicit trust also, of the little child nestling in while clutching a toy horse...

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beach-mom — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:41:02 GMT

What a nice post @Oznell! You and your sisters were truly blessed!

So I will say Happy Fathers' Day to all of the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, uncles, brothers, future fathers, pet dads, teachers, and any man who has mentored someone or made a difference in someone's life.

Someone I had never seen before held the door for me today. He was going to pick up "a feast" (his words) for his neighbor. He told me she was going in for surgery tomorrow and wouldn't be able to eat much after that. (I don't know if she should eat that much before surgery either, but I'm certainly no medical expert!). I told him that was really kind of him.

There are people in this world who touch us for a brief minute and make a difference. There is good out there.