Fathers

Fathers Forever loyal, even when it hurts An actively engaged player; not a spectator Teaches with his life; not mere words Highly regarded, honored, and respected Earns his strips the old fashion way. Work. Reasonable, tolerant, and understanding One who would marry a dear lady with a young child, not his own, Becoming her stepfather, and treating her no differently than his own. He also takes in his new wife’s mother and makes her a part of one family. He instills the value of relatives and being connected to them. One who teaches his kids simple things, like how to tie shoes; And dutifully reminds them to keep those shoes clean. He’s one who builds ‘a swing set’ for his kids and their friends. He teaches his kids how to drive, even stick-shifts(5-speeds). He shows them how to be self-sufficient and independent; encouraging them to face people and make sales from his vegetable garden. He allows them to own a puppy and helps them bury their dog in the front yard after he is killed by a very mean man. Sometimes misunderstood, but stays the course perceived right and proper. He’s one who is unafraid of taking on greater responsibilities. He’s one who regularly takes his kids with him in his truck; And he makes all of his kids proud to be his dear children. That was the kind of dad I once knew until he passed away at the age of 58 when I was 13 years old. 05252016 cj PS Contest, A Father Is, by Brenda Chiri-Carrol