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A Father isn't a Dad because he has given you 'life'. Or just because your Mother is his wife. If you have a problem, a Father may not care. A Dad will ask about your problem, and let you know he is there. A Father thinks that respect is due him rightly. A Dad knows that respect is earned, and should not be taken lightly. A Father may be too busy to take time to talk to you. A Dad will make the time, no matter what else he has to do. Your Father is your Father and that is his stand. Your Dad may be your Father and can also be your best friend. When it's time to go to bed,a Father will tell you to turn out the light. But a Dad will tuck you in, and tell you "Good Night". Your Father and your Dad may be one in the same. And a step-father can be your Dad even if only in name. Still wonder what makes a Father a Dad? I have given you all the answers I had. Your Father is the one that gave your life a start. Your Dad is the one that remains in your heart. Please pass this page along. |
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there ever was (in my eyes anyway)!! They say any guy can be a father, but it take a MAN to be a Dad. I happen to agree with that 100% !! I was lucky enough to have a great DAD. My Mother was surprised to find out that he and I had as close a relationship as we did. When ever I had a problem he was the one I went to. He was the one that started teaching me how to cook when I was 8, while Mom was working the 3 to 11 shift at the hospital. He was the one that made Christmas special, and it wasn't the 'presents' that he gave, he rarely went shopping that was Mom's job. But it was just his presence, he himself was our 'gift'. Each year when we sent out Christmas cards, he would take the time to draw a picture on each envelope, all different, he drew santas, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. After he died, it took me almost 10 years to figure out what was missing and why it didn't feel like Christmas. When I was growing up, my Dad never raised his hand to me or his voice. He didn't need to, he just had to give 'that look'. He was always quick with praises when you did something right, and never said a derogatory word to me or made me feel incompetent in any way. His punishment was the 'cold shoulder', he was good at it and oh, that hurt !! He wouldn't look at you or talk to you till he thought you had learned your lesson, in some cases it could be days if it was bad enough. I miss my Dad as much today as I did all those years ago when we lost him. Even though I wasn't at the hospital when he died, I knew when he had passed, I heard him say my name one last time, his way of saying 'farewell' (you can believe that or not, but I know it to be true) I don't think of it as 'good bye', because he will always be in my heart. My advice to anyone that has a Dad that they feel is special, enjoy your time with them as much as you can. You never know how much time you'll have with them, or how much you'll miss them when they are gone. |