I'm so lucky to still have my Dad around. He'll be 89 in a month and he's in amazing physical shape. My Brother is visiting from CA and his stay is including both Father's Day and our Parent's 63rd Anniversary.

So, my Sister, Brother and I are giving him all sorts of things he loves and we're all going out for Lobster Rolls!

I've been up since 1:30 so it's going to be a heavy coffee drinking day. Eating out will be right when I'll surely need a nap!

I hope all you Dads have a great day!

yes, blessed i third that. there are really some wonderful fathers on here and of members. happy father's day!

mine is around physically, but alzheimer's has a strong grip on him. i sent him a card. he wants no gifts. if i could get over there, i'd love to cook for him. he can't even order at a restaurant now. we have some nice memories. i'll call him later to chat a bit.

oh cherry, love lobster rolls. hope you have fun, too!

i hope this link works - a father's day card for the great fathers here!

http://www.crosscards.com/cards/holidays/fathers-day/father-s-day-1-1.html

I miss my Dad so much, he was a wonderful man, and i miss him like mad. So all of you who still have your Dad make a big fuss of them, im not feeling to sad because i have such great memories of him. So Happy Fathers Day, love susie xx

A FATHER MEANS...

A Father means so many things...
A understanding heart,
A source of strength and of support
Right from the very start.
A constant readiness to help
In a kind and thoughtful way.
With encouragement and forgiveness
No matter what comes your way.
A special generosity and always affection, too
A Father means so many things
When he's a man like you...

that poem goes out to all the dads here

Happy Father's Day to all the dads here. You are very special people to have to deal with so much pain, yet are there for your kids.

We're taking my husband out to dinner tonight. That's about all we have planned for the day.

Sandy

My father is no longer around. He passed away 7 yrs ago due to diabetes complications. I will never forget when he asked me to "let him die". I knew I had to let him go because he was "ready" to go be with Jesus. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful father. We were very close and I miss him very much. I have alot of loving memories of my father and not a day goes by that I don't think about him...... especially a day like today, so with that, I would like to send him a message:

"Happy Father's Day Dad! I miss and love you very much!"

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers here!

As for my husband, kids are coming over at 5. I'm cooking Chicken Parmesan with Italian green beans from scratch for him. I already got him a new driver (golf). He's off to his regular golf outing with his cronies like usual every Sunday. He's so excited to use his driver (guess I'll never get the whole golf thing).

I've been blessed with watching him help raise our kids. He once took our daughter, when she was 5, to a New Kids on the Block concert in Frankfurt, GE. He put her up on his shoulders so she could see. He also would dance to their CD with Katy who watched it every day. Coaching, homework, hugs, you name it. He deserves more than one day a year to be celebrated!

Not a good one for me. Dad is angry. Hubby accused me of complaining when I wanted to talk about the resturant last night. What use is it to have home and family if I never EVER get to talk about how I feel?

Sorry, guess I should just leave. Such a bad day.