To my fellow travelers, on Father's Day...

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Being a father of two children, now adults, I know first-hand what a joyous and frustrating experience being a dad can be. So to those who give it their best shot, on an on-goinging basis: congrats to you, as your efforts are a direct way to make the world a better place.

And a special shout-out to the fathers out there who have one of the following situations - we do know what you are going through, it can be really tough at times, but you are heros in your own, quiet way:

To those dads who got short-changed themselves in the father department, and didn't have a great role-model, but strive every day to do a better job than he did.

To those dads who have a particularly difficult or disappointing child, but temper their frustration with love and understanding.

To those dads that have a particularly antagonistic ex-partner, who make every issue dealing with your child a living hell, but you put it aside because you know it's the best thing to do as a parent.

To those dads that have a chronically unhappy or chronically ill child, and die a little every day inside, but keep a smile on their face to help their kid.

M'Bob
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My 2 brothers and I took Dad out for lunch today. He's 90 y.o. and since my mother passed away a few months ago, he's been struggling. But we had a good time this afternoon and his spirits are getting better. That's me on the right.

I would like to echo all that M'Bob posted above. Well said 馃憤

 
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appreciate this post. new dad here so I'm trying my best and glad I've accepted the challenge.
 
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M'bob... thanks, I qualify for the special shout out, and it was nice to read your post.
 
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Honest... no one hands you a how to manual.
 
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Being a father of two children, now adults, I know first-hand what a joyous and frustrating experience being a dad can be. So to those who give it their best shot, on an on-goinging basis: congrats to you, as your efforts are a direct way to make the world a better place.

And a special shout-out to the fathers out there who have one of the following situations - we do know what you are going through, it can be really tough at times, but you are heros in your own, quiet way:

To those dads who got short-changed themselves in the father department, and didn't have a great role-model, but strive every day to do a better job than he did.

To those dads who have a particularly difficult or disappointing child, but temper their frustration with love and understanding.

To those dads that have a particularly antagonistic ex-partner, who make every issue dealing with your child a living hell, but you put it aside because you know it's the best thing to do as a parent.

To those dads that have a chronically unhappy or chronically ill child, and die a little every day inside, but keep a smile on their face to help their kid.

M'Bob
That's the best fathers day present received to date. Thank you for the thoughtful words. A heartfelt thank you.
 
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That's the best fathers day present received to date. Thank you for the thoughtful words. A heartfelt thank you

Back at you. Thank you for such a gracious response.
 
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Thank you, and a tip of the hat to all the other fathers out there.

Sunday morning my daughter brought me breakfast in bed! I think this is the first year she's done something in honor of the day without being prompted by anyone.