Sweetpea
03-22-2013, 12:11 AM
My Dad sent me a check to cover some funds for a favor.
When I opened the envelope, there was a letter from my father.
I was going to share it here, but it is rather long, and my eyes are watery just typing this.
Basically tells me that he wishes he spent more time with his kids, like I try to with mine, and he appreciates everything I do/have done. (He was disabled for 15 years, not even a drivers license). Now he has gotten new treatment, and will probably never be able to work enough to make a living, but he can function and drive again! Now he stays busy looking after my Mom, who has early onset Alzheimers, and he volunteers for a Christian organization that teaches guys (ex druggies, homeless, petty criminals) to be MEN, and to use the things God has given them.
I will share the last part of the letter...
Just don't forget that you are the picture of God to your children. What they see as a good dad in you is how they will view God. I believe that I missed this with you boys but have come to realize how important that is to children. You will always be my son or my boy but you have become a wonderful man.
Thanks for all you do...
Dad...
Folks, don't forget to tell your kids you love them, and appreciate them... you just might make a grown man cry!
Brandon
When I opened the envelope, there was a letter from my father.
I was going to share it here, but it is rather long, and my eyes are watery just typing this.
Basically tells me that he wishes he spent more time with his kids, like I try to with mine, and he appreciates everything I do/have done. (He was disabled for 15 years, not even a drivers license). Now he has gotten new treatment, and will probably never be able to work enough to make a living, but he can function and drive again! Now he stays busy looking after my Mom, who has early onset Alzheimers, and he volunteers for a Christian organization that teaches guys (ex druggies, homeless, petty criminals) to be MEN, and to use the things God has given them.
I will share the last part of the letter...
Just don't forget that you are the picture of God to your children. What they see as a good dad in you is how they will view God. I believe that I missed this with you boys but have come to realize how important that is to children. You will always be my son or my boy but you have become a wonderful man.
Thanks for all you do...
Dad...
Folks, don't forget to tell your kids you love them, and appreciate them... you just might make a grown man cry!
Brandon