Happy Father's Day 2012

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads, Soon to be Dads, God-fathers, and Priests out there.  In honor of these great men, I decided to share this e-mail I received.  God bless and have a wonderful day.

Every child needs a dad they can count on. Dad is someone who can inspire, guide and protect you in every walks of your life. He is someone who loves you for who you are. Dad's are strict and tough on the inside but soft and mellow from inside. Dad's play a very significant role in every child's life. 

A good dad is hard to find. A good dad is one inspiring male figure in your life. He passed on his wisdom and knowledge to you through his words and actions. He is responsible. He is your pillar of strength. He gives you courage. He holds the family together in every crisis and will always stand by you as one strong pillar in life's tough situations as long as he's alive. He has watched you take baby steps, literally! 

 There is a saying that, "Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad".. This is so true! 

                                              

                                             A father is a source of strength,

                                                      A teacher & a guide,

                                                The one his family looks up to

                                                 With loving trust & pride. . .

                                                       A father is a helper

                                                  With a willing hand to lend,

                                                      A partner, an advisor,

                                                  And the finest kind of friend.

A Father means so many things...

A understanding heart,

A source of strength and of support

Right from the very start.

A constant readiness to help

In a kind and thoughtful way.

With encouragement and forgiveness

No matter what comes your way.

A special generosity and always affection, too

A Father means so many things

When he's a man like you...

A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society --Billy Graham, Christian Evangelist

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons --Johann Schiller

One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters --George Herbert

The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them --Confucius

I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection --Sigmund Freud

And may the example of St Joseph inspire you to care for your family every day of your life. --j