Today is my fathers birthday. So this morning I am struck with thoughts of him, and what he has meant to me in my life.
I have always said, “If my dad is upset with you, you’re wrong.” my father is even tempered, kind, sweet and joyously loving. So if he is critical of you, it is a criticism to take to heart, to consider seriously. My father is resilient and steadfast, he is patient and thoughtful. He puts other people first, constantly. He is truly a spectacular man.
I have always wanted to be half the man my father is. I am not as patient as he is that much is certain, and although I love joyously, I am not even tempered. I am kind, I think, but I don’t know how resilient. I’m not sure if I am half the man my father is, but even to be a quarter of a man that incredible is something I’d be enormously proud of.
Happy birthday. Love you pops.
-A.
❤️
what a beautiful message. i hope he read it.