Well, I named this part 1 because I knew beforehand I was going to ramble, so whoever reads this, please forgive me ahead of time. That being said.
It is Fathers Day, a day to celebrate all the fathers out there who have meant so much to our lives. For those who have fathers and husbands still living, stop right now, get up from your computer, go give them a hug and a kiss and tell them how much you love them and how glad you are to have them in your life [I can wait, this blog is not going anywhere :)].
There are those of us who have lost our father, or never had one, or your husband (can't say our because I am male and don't go that way, lol), and this sometimes seems like a sad day to us when we see all the other happy people, but don't let it be. We have memories of the ones that have meant so much to us, and through those we keep our loved ones alive and fresh. For this group, I give you my hugs and kisses, for the ones you cannot receive any more. My dearest friends, you are always in my heart and prayers.
For the Fathers and grandfathers out there that are alone, through whatever reason, and you either do or don't see your children, know that you are not alone. I am sitting here today, on my own also. I know my children will call me later, they always do, but not to have someone special in your life to share that really hurts, I shed tears (really) for all those feeling this today. Let me be your support and your friend, we can have each other to comfort.
For my friends, the single moms, divorced, widowed or never married, I give you thanks and praise you. You have a special dual role for you are not only mother, but also father, so as much as we fathers need to be recognized for all the things we do, so do you because you have to be everything for your children and I know that this is not easy, but you do what yo do and take it for the love of your children. I have no higher respect, love and admiration for you women who do it all and ask for nothing in return, because you love your children so. Especially those of you that are military wives or husbands (need to politically correct nowadays, lol). Your job is even so much harder, for being a military brat, I know what you go through keeping the household together, having to move to a new base, or being alone while your spouse is deployed. You not only have to share time with your spouse with your children, but also his unit and the rest of America. These good people, bot Military and spouses are very special people, for they go into this knowing that their spouse is there for us first, so that we may all enjoy freedom. I salute you! Special hugs and kisses to you, I love and respect all of you, and you are constantly in my prayers. God bless you and your spouse, and God please keep them safe to come back to loving arms.
Lastly, for the children. It is because of you that we are fathers and mothers, and you are our pride and the apple in our eyes. We may not always show it, we may not always say it, but we love you, all of you, and would do anything in the world for your happiness. When you hurt, it hurts us deeply, when you are happy we are overjoyed. You may never know how much of your emotions we actually feel and how it actually effects us. When you become, or if you are already a parent, remember the tender loving care we have provided and do the same for our grandchild. After all, we can always spoil them and send them back to you, then you need to explain that that was not the person you grew up with (LOL). You will always have friends you entire life, but parents and grandparents will go before you know it, so all of us children out here, call them tell them how much you love them, hug them and kiss them if you can, even the mothers, for as a father I know that my children's mother was as much a father as a mother to them, motherhood is a very complex role to play (and God I am glad I never had to be both for my children).
For those that know me here, that have made it to my friends list, if they have taken time to know me, they know I feel deeply about a lot of things. For those of my top friends, you have really touched my heart and as such deserve as much credit for being part of my family as anyone. Those that are in the top 5, you are really special to me, you give me strength and hope. You share your love and time and make me smile, and that my dear friends is a great fathers day present for me, and I hope for you as well.
Dear reader, please take this to heart. No matter who you are, my r/l or fubar family or friends, or someone that was told about this blog from another person or just happened to stop by, know that you are never alone, ever, for I am always here, glad to listen or talk, laugh or cry, for I love all of you, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish the best for you, whether I know you or not (maybe we can know each other in the future, hey, I am not planning on going anywhere any time soon). Reach out today and tell someone that you are glad to be in their life. Go to the store, and when you see a man walking with his children or a woman for that matter, take time out of your busy schedule and got to them and wish them a happy fathers day, it doesn't matter if you know them. A single act of kindness from a total stranger will make anyones day, no matter how bad it is (trust me, I know about this one. Thank you, you know who).
I told you I would ramble on, but it is time to bring this to a close. Happy Fathers day to all out there, I pray for your health and well being.
Love always,
George
xoxoxo
