As today being Father's Day, I thought I would throw something down about my Daddy-O, so I dug something out that I wrote while in High School.
CHARACTER SKETCH
"Growing up to be a football star or basketball star is what he wanted. It is what I wanted, too, but academics is always the top priority. Being the first born son carries a difficult burden, but creates a great, comfortable relationship. Is the choice to drink Non-Alcoholic beer a personal barrier or is there love for a family to do what is best? His slicked back, brown hair and long reddish mustache make him look young, but his bad back and worn out knees make him prime candidate for "old man of the year". His aching muscles will make him complain, but get him to work twice as hard at Nor-Lake. Closing on thirty years of lifting and bending metal will get any man worn down. To watch his kids play ball every week is a treat for him and he would not want to miss it. His classic starter jacket and Reebok kicks make him suspect for being an arrogant sports nut, but people see his down-to-earth personality and his respect to others. I wouldn't trade him for anything, even those classic Hormel hot dogs and egg sandwiches that he knows I like best. "
My dad has always inspired me to become a great and kind man, and this is just a reminder that I, along with every man, are called to become a father, a courageous father, either earthly or spiritual. Let us all be reminded of the courageous fathers out there and be inspired to become like them.
Thanksgiving: Fathers
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