[andysandmikesmom]

Dads are so wonderful...indeed, my daddy was a strict one, but a fair one, and full of love for us kids...when he got sick with cancer, he only lasted a few months, but it broke my heart...I had the privilege of taking care of him until he died, tho...it was so hard to see the man who had been so big and strong, and strict now be so small, and weak and sick...but taking care of him, was of great joy to me...he gave me much, and it was pleasing to me, to be able to give back to him...I sure do miss him..

[GoodyBrown]

I envy you your rounded experience with your father where, in yet another way, the child becomes the father (mother) to the man.