The Fathers in My Life....

Over the years...if you're lucky...you can collect a lot of Fathers.

This is the one I started out with.

By the time I showed up, he had been a father to my brother and sister for quite a while.

There were both quite a bit older.

He was a hard-working, honest man.  

He was always interested in learning new things.  

He passed that love of learning on to his children.

This December, he will be gone for 30 years.

And, I still miss him.

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But, I still have Fathers.

This is the Father I live with.

He's been in my life, for half a century. (Yikes!)

He's a fun guy.  Sometimes my 'Third Kid'.

But, he's always been a good Father...a Dad.

Always there for whatever his children needed.

And, now....he's a good Grandfather.

Pop...the Grands know he can easily be wrapped around a finger.

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The next generations of Fathers.

The guy on the far left, is our son.

He's a great Father, too.

Always showing up for all the kids activities.  

They know they can count on him, whatever the situation.

And, our Son-in-Law.

Another hard-working man, who would do anything for his kids.

They know that Daddy is there for them, for always.

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All these men...these Fathers...play a big role in my life.

I love each and every one.....today, and every day.

Happy Father's Day,

to Fathers Everywhere.

~~Linda~~