OK Call me nostalgic or sappy or both, but I just can’t bring myself to throw my special Father’s Day cards away. At the risk of sounding like a braggart, allow me to share to of the things my kids have written in these cards from Father’s Days past.
“Thank you for all of your leadership, discipline and love over the years. You are an amazing role model for me when I have kids.”
“Every year that passes I realize all over again that I am blessed beyond measure to not just have you in my life but to have you as my dad!”
“Thank you for being an awesome example to all of your kids. Your guidance and leadership have done great things for us. You are the father that I hope to be to my children some day. Thank you for that.”
And from Jan, “You are such a good example of what a good father is. I am proud of you!”
My dad and my wife’s dad are no longer with us. Do you still have your father? If so, do something to make his day special. It will mean more to him than you could ever imagine. To all of you dads:
Happy Father’s Day!
On to the roundup!
Recommended Reading:
Buffett and Gates Ask Rich to Give 50% of Their Wealth at Christian PF
Finding a High Interest Savings Account at Consumer Boomer
Understanding When It’s Right to Invest or Save at Good Financial Cents
Amazon’s Text Trace at Out of Debt Again
Ding Dong The Witch is Dead at Punch Debt in the Face
The I’M DEBT FREE Giveaway at Christian Common Cents
Deep Thoughts: Tipping at the Amateur Financier
How Trading in a New Car Every 2 Years Makes Good Financial Sense at Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance
9 Ideas for Some Frugal Family Fun at Frugal Confessions – Saving Money
The Personal Finance Continuum at Get Rich Slowly (written by Paul Williams of Provident Planning)
I Went to Bank Heaven Today at Sweating the Big Stuff
Read Joe’s writing on other blogs:
Set a Time Goal to get Out of Debt Faster posted at Christian PF
Carnivals I have participated in this week:
Best of Money Carnival hosted by Free From Broke
Carnival of Money Stories hosted by Ultimate Money Blog
Baby Boomers Blog Carnival hosted by Baby Boomers US
Carnival of Financial Planning hosted by Money Smarts
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Awesome stuff! Have a great Father’s Day.
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Lost my dad when I was 8. I hardly knew him. So, fathers day is one of those holidays I never celebrated. I usually hope it will pass by without me knowing about it. Heck, I can’t even blog about it since I know nothing about it. What would I say?
I can tell you that having a father in the family is very important to a child’s development. Too often you see our media and culture downplaying the fathers role. Don’t believe it for one second. Fathers are important.
Hope all you dads out there enjoy your day.
@ FFB,
Thanks, and wishing you a great Father’s Day too.
@Arthur,
My father left my mom and me and my two older sisters for another woman when I was 3, so I can identify with you somewhat. When I married Jan, her dad (Irvin, whom I have written about several times in this blog) became a dad to me. He encouraged me and accepted me and loved me and I soaked it up. A couple of years later, when I became a Christian, I began to appreciate my heavenly Father as a Dad. Then, when I became a dad myself, I really identified with God as a father figure because I knew that he loved me more then I loved my own children, which seemed inconceivable.
Looking back, now that my kids are grown, I realize that Irvin and God himself have been my role models for fatherhood. I consider myself very fortunate!
Hello Joe!
Thank you for including my article. Happy Father’s Day!!
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While my son bought his, it really represents him.
It’s a dad cooking on a grill then you pull out a tab a fire engine sounds happens. I was touched because my son is a big fire fighter enthusiast, so I know he choose it!
My daughter’s 6, and she made me a card too. Very cute. So I can see why you would want to keep it out for a while!
I have a deep desk drawer that I store all of the things my son and daughter make