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Happy Father's Day
Leaves from the diary of a single dad ^ | June 11 2003 | Carlo3b

Posted on 06/11/2003 8:44:02 PM PDT by carlo3b

Happy Father's Day

Fathering a child is truly a blessing from God, answering a primal calling. It memorializes a man as a virile instrument and fulfills his destiny of  passing his unique genic bloodlines on to the next generation. Fatherhood thus, offers a man a level of respect, and is universally recognized as one of his most important achievements.  However, is it really that much a personal accomplishment?

Proof of true masculinity however, is not to be found simply in the act of procreation, if you are looking for a title that carries some real weight, ...try being a real DAD....

Contrary to the hit most men are taking in today's mainstream pop culture, the overwhelming majority of men, more than meet and most, far exceed the duties and responsibilities of a real Dad, that being, provider, role model, sagacious, dependable, trustworthy, and most important of all,.. loving.

Formally, the honoring of your father has been traced from humble and heartfelt beginnings to the creation of the first official Father's Day observance...

The first accepted documented version of the setting aside of a special day for a child to honor his/or her father was by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, residing in Spokane, Washington. It occurred to her that a day was needed to create a special Father's Day. She arrived at this conclusion while attending church, and listening to her pastor's Mother's Day sermon in, 1909.
Sonora, having been raised by her father, William Jackson Smart, after the early passing of her mother, she  wanted her father to know how very special he was in her life. It was her selfless dad that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in her eyes, a courageous, sage, and loving man. Since her father was born in June, she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane, on the 19th of June, 1910.

A National Father's Day Committee was formed in 1926, in New York City, for the express purpose of creating a formal Father's Day. Their proclamation was finally approved by a Joint Resolution of Congress, in 1956. It wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon established the first permanent national observance of Father's Day which was designated to be held on the third Sunday of each June.

So it is from a grateful, warm heart of a child, we now hold that for at least one Sunday in June, our Father's will get some messure of gratitude that they and all good fathers should be honored with their own special day, just as we honor our wonderful mothers on her Mother's Day.

.. now try being a Dad

Is there anything more important in life, that a man could do that carries more of Gods blessing than that of being a DAD..
So today, as it has and will continue to be every single day of my life, I will recall the fond memories I have for the one man that set the bar so high for me to reach for in becoming what is the most important achievment I want out of my life, to be a real DAD.. God rest your pure soul my dear Uncle Joe.. I miss and love you dearly.. you were  my real dad... huggg....kiss



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To: carlo3b
Thanks for the reminder !

Happy Father's day, Dad !

41 posted on 06/12/2003 5:49:07 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye Dixie Chimps! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
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To: carlo3b
Happy Father's Day Dad. I could never forget you, the most wonderful, loving, supportive father a girl could want.

Happy Father's Day to you, Carlo, and all the great FReeper Dads.

42 posted on 06/12/2003 6:01:10 AM PDT by Mare
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To: Mo1
Thank you so very much.. I too know what loosing is, I spend my most precious hours, remembering, reminiscing and keeping the flame of my loved ones fresh in my mind and heart. Those precious thoughts are only the best of times that I now select to recall, making their memory, so comforting and warm. A special Happy Father's Day to your Dad's memory as well.
43 posted on 06/12/2003 7:16:13 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Alamo-Girl
My dear Girl, what a wonderful time for you and your family.. Babies... sigh.. Thank GOD for babies, and Grandbabies as well... you light up my life.. hugg
44 posted on 06/12/2003 7:18:47 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Texaggie79
Ever notice how all holidays start getting celebrated earlier and earlier each year? :-P

Seems the older we get.. (I'm talking to others of course), we tend to prolong and keep the holidays and special occasions running together, just to have the happiness always in filling our homes. When we get old... I'll bet we do the same silly thing in our homes... ;o)

45 posted on 06/12/2003 7:24:45 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b
Those precious thoughts are only the best of times that I now select to recall, making their memory, so comforting and warm.

Yes they are, Dad's play such an important part in childrens lives and give them memories that will last a life time.

Thank you Carlo for your kind words

46 posted on 06/12/2003 7:43:53 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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To: umgud
Thank you.. Happy Father's Day
47 posted on 06/12/2003 8:01:22 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: AndrewC
Saw your page

Keep it bookmarked for the recipes and if you need something special..ping me! Happy Father's Day

48 posted on 06/12/2003 8:04:23 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: B Knotts
This is my first Fathers' Day as a Dad myself.

You are so lucky.. it's like winning the lottery.. always collecting lots of stuff throughout the years.... however, you had better win one to pay for it...LOLOL

49 posted on 06/12/2003 8:22:59 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: isthisnickcool
 A few things I have said after becoming a father:

How precious those memories are of bringing up the little ones..
Now it's ....
Have you finished your homework.. yet..

How did that happen to your room, thank God you are OK,  did you get the license number...

If you keep eating that stuff, your face will look like a pizza..

You want HOW MUCH.. where are you taking her for Chinese ..CHINA?

When you have you own house ..you can make your own rules!

No, we won't be there until your much older.. count license plates from other states.. I may leave you in one of them if you don't shut up!

I love you too my boy.. you are still my baby.. you will always be my baby.. unless you wreck my car.
 

50 posted on 06/12/2003 8:45:57 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Night Hides Not
LOLOLOL! That is precious! You've discovered an excellent response to having lost your parental mind. LOL!
51 posted on 06/12/2003 8:47:12 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Diver Dave
Thank you so very much! Hugs!!!
52 posted on 06/12/2003 8:48:22 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Diver Dave
and hear the scrambling of little feet running to meet me and the shouts of "Daddy's Home!"
 

Nothing like it.. Happy Father's Day my friend..

53 posted on 06/12/2003 8:49:00 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Caipirabob
Thank you so much! Hugs!!!
54 posted on 06/12/2003 8:49:22 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: carlo3b
Indeed. Praise God!!! Hugs!!!
55 posted on 06/12/2003 8:50:26 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: ppaul
http://www.patriarch.com

Wonderful site.. Thank you my friend, always interesting to visit your links.

56 posted on 06/12/2003 9:29:51 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Rocko
Thanks Rocko.. Happy Father's Day
57 posted on 06/12/2003 9:30:32 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Caipirabob
Have a great Father's Day
58 posted on 06/12/2003 9:31:22 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: dansangel
The old guys can be a bit tough sometimes.. but they are made of a special steel that is slowly being phased out.. Our culture will sure miss them, only a few young ones to fill the gap... A Huge Hugg to you .. and give that big guy an extra smooch for the rest of us!
59 posted on 06/12/2003 9:38:06 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Rebelbase
I hope you have a dad worthy of rememberance and honor

The few bad apples aren't near enough to spoil this bunch of GREAT DADS

60 posted on 06/12/2003 9:40:26 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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