It takes time to be a good father. It takes effort--trying, failing and trying again. ~Tim Hansel (Crystal Springs 2005)
"Listen to your father's instructions..." ~Proverbs 1:8 (Heart 2 Heart Talk, Camp Pendleton, 2008)
Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it. ~Harold A. Hulbert (Dealing with an Attitude, Boracay, PI 2007)
The strength of a man consists in finding out the way God is going and going that way. ~Henry Ward Beecher (Plaidman to the rescue, Halloween 2009)
Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him, "father." (Smothering Daddy, Father's Day 2006)
Performance under stress is one test of effective leadership. It may also be the proof of accomplishment when it comes to evaluating the quality of a father. ~George MacDonald (Dancing with Daddy @ 3)
Making the very most of the time...buying up each opportunity...~Ephesians 5:16 (Reading time = bonding time, age 3 months)
I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection. ~Sigmund Freud (Cubist Batman--crafted by Batman himself, & Robin--perfect thrift shop costume)
The greatest gift I ever had came from God; I call him "Dad." ~Anonymous (A very cold swim...brrrr, Truckee, Summer 2009)
Our children gives us the opportunity to become the parents we always wish we had. ~Nancy Samalin (Narnians, Halloween '06)
"I'm your Father." ~Vader to Skywalker (Always a great pair; mask handmade by Vader himself)
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy (and go to the ballgames.) ~John Adams (Giants fans)
It is a wise father that knows his own child.~ William Shakespeare (grooming Giants fans)
A daughter may outgrow your lap but she will not outgrow your heart. ~Author Unknown (proud Papa of an 8th grade graduate)
We love our Daddy! ~tc, sr, dsg
Have a fabulous Father's Day celebration!
