My Dad was a guy’s guy. He loved God, America, cars, boats, snowmobiles, RVing, John Wayne, horses – and his family (sometimes the order varied). He could fix anything; half of the pictures we have of him only show half of him – his legs sticking out from underneath a car. Dad didn’t believe in “sparing the rod” because he understood that even his little darlings were born with original sin. And he knew that self-respect was more important that self-esteem.
 
A natural leader, Dad became president of various organizations without really trying; his high school class, church councils, the local mounted division. Someone was always saying “George’ll do it” – and he did. Without whining, complaining or navel-gazing. Like so many others of the Greatest Generation he just “got it done”.
We lost him too soon – he was only 53. But we have all the memories, and the example he set: enjoy life, always be honest, hard working and do your best. Thanks Dad. I love you.
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Here’s a Father’s Day Prayer:

 
And an article from the Heritage Foundation’s Foundry about the importance of fathers, family and marriage (Yeah – they matter):

Child poverty is an ongoing national concern, but few are aware that its principal cause is the absence of married fathers in the home. Marriage remains America’s strongest anti-poverty weapon, yet it continues to decline. As husbands disappear from the home, poverty and welfare dependence will increase, and children and parents will suffer as a result.

 
Not all dads are perfect (who is?!) but most of them do the best job they can, love us to pieces and would do anything for us. So give em a big hug, a “THANKS!” and love em right back.