Dads

Father's day is comin' up. Wow, it sneaks up fast. For the past 2 father's days I have been in Philly on missions trips and again this year I will be celebrating Father's day away from home.
If there is one person that made the most impact in my life it was my father. The cool thing was that he wasn't just a disciplinarian but he was my friend. I have a ton of great memories about my dad but the best is when I was right and he was wrong. Didn't happen often and still doesn't. I knew growing up that he didn't know everything and he didn't always do the right thing but one thing was clear, He loved me. I have pictures on my desk at work to prove that. From day one I was on his lap on a fishing trip or I was handing him tools on the job or falling asleep in his truck on the way home from work. We have had a great time and I have loved every minute of it.
Now that I am out of the house and far away I realize how much I love him. Even though there are thousands of miles between us I still feel him close. I know that any time I go home we will pick up right where we left off. The same old inside jokes, same old car talk and same good old fashion hugs! I miss my buddy and as I now am a father, I can see what he meant when he said "Don't grow up!" I know dad, somewhere in my youth I told you I would not grow up but my mind was small and innocent. I am truly sorry for growing up but I had no choice.
All you readers; make sure to tell your dads that you love them. For those of you that don't have a dad or were dealt a crappie set of circumstances thank God the Father that He was, is and always will be there for you.

~Hosh~