I've had a busy couple of weeks, but didn't want to let Father's Day go by without posting something. My daughter and son took their father out to dinner Saturday night while I babysat the grandchildren. They returned here afterwards for dessert and we had a fun time, taking pictures and being silly together. Cards and gifts were given to my husband and son-in-law, but I think they felt that being together was the best gift of all. Father's Day wishes were even extended to my son, Kevin, from his dog, Audi. We all look forward to the day that Kevin will join the ranks of fatherhood.
Father's Day is also a day to reflect on the fathers in our lives who remain with us only in memory. I have a favorite quote that I would like to include as part of this post in memory of my father, stepfather and father-in-law:
He has achieved success who has lived well,
laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men
And the love of little children,
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it;
Who has always looked for the best in others
And given the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.
---Bessie Anderson Stanley
laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men
And the love of little children,
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it;
Who has always looked for the best in others
And given the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.
---Bessie Anderson Stanley
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