FATHER’S DAY 2016
I have been blessed to have two wonderful fathers in my life! I was born on Father’s day – how do you follow up THAT with a gift??? But I remember my dad – Cliff – as being a fun-loving, friendly, generous, good man. He created fun wherever he went, and always left people feeling better about themselves when he left. Our adventures took us from Home, PA, (where Mom’s family lived) – where eventually it included a colony of Amish friends – to horses in the back yard and a retail parts counter in our utility room. I’m thankful to have these memories of a loving dad.
That being said, thanks to my Mom’s gentle heart, Kathy and I gained a second father – John – who has really been a dad to us over the last 30 years. He has been faithful, steadfast, insightful, supportive, humorous, full of wonderful life stories, a true example of Christ – and most of all, he has loved our MOTHER. He has opened their home to us without question, and enfolded us with love and PATIENCE! And I believe it has taken quite a lot of patience over these 30 years!
So today, on FATHER’S DAY, I was to express my gratitude for having been nurtured and loved by two wonderful dads. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without both of them in my life! Have a great day, John – I’ll give you hugs next weekend!!!
I have been blessed to have two wonderful fathers in my life! I was born on Father’s day – how do you follow up THAT with a gift??? But I remember my dad – Cliff – as being a fun-loving, friendly, generous, good man. He created fun wherever he went, and always left people feeling better about themselves when he left. Our adventures took us from Home, PA, (where Mom’s family lived) – where eventually it included a colony of Amish friends – to horses in the back yard and a retail parts counter in our utility room. I’m thankful to have these memories of a loving dad.
That being said, thanks to my Mom’s gentle heart, Kathy and I gained a second father – John – who has really been a dad to us over the last 30 years. He has been faithful, steadfast, insightful, supportive, humorous, full of wonderful life stories, a true example of Christ – and most of all, he has loved our MOTHER. He has opened their home to us without question, and enfolded us with love and PATIENCE! And I believe it has taken quite a lot of patience over these 30 years! 
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