Tales from Bloggeritaville: Happy Father's Day

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day

Margaret Truman once said this about a father, "It's only when you grow up, and step back from him, or leave him for your own career and your own home – it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it. Pride reinforces love." And it is so true. I have two hero's in my life. Two men who have guided me and continue to guide me in my life. They are my protectors, my friends. They have always been there with their love.

Happy Father's Day to my Dad, "Poppy"...

My children's father, "Big Daddy".

Any man can father a child, but it takes a special man, a "big" man, a man among men to be a "Daddy".
And Happy Father's Day to you and yours. May you have a day filled with love from those you have inspired.

9 comments:

Michelle, All Home and Love said...: I love that quote, it's so very true. Happy Father's Day to your special guys!
~Michelle; June 21, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Mari said...: Happy Fathers Day to your two special guys!; June 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Unknown said...: It's so nice to acknowledge our hubby's for being great Dads. My PC is such a good Dad to our kiddos- a gift a I can never repay.; June 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM
STILLMAGNOLIA said...: What a wonderful tribute. I loved it! What a wonderful day to let the special men in our lives know how much we appreciate and love them.; June 21, 2009 at 4:03 PM
Sherrie said...: Hi!
They are very handsome dad's. I have an award for you over at my place, Sherrie's Stuff. You can pick it up there. Have a great evening!

Sherrie
http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com/2009/06/shadow-shot-sunday.html; June 21, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy Father's Day to Poppy and Big Daddy!!!! They are so good and special to all of us.
Love,
Mom; June 21, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Bama Belle said...: Hope it was a great day at your house! Can't wait to hear about your trip!; June 21, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Chandy said...: You are so right, Leigh, so right! I miss my late dad so much and I am so grateful for my dear husband, Mr. Man. His quiet demeanor always shows me just how strong and loving he is. Hooray for wonderful daddies!; June 24, 2009 at 1:21 AM
"J" said...: I have to agree with what Margaret Truman said!!!!!! WOW - I never heard that before!!!! GREAT!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!; June 24, 2009 at 3:18 PM

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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day

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