For me, Father's Day is a time of remembrance and reflection as well as brunch and bad ties. At my youthful, under 50 age, I have already lived longer than my father and been married to my wife longer than I had him in my life.
Some people unfortunately have bad memories of their fathers and would be just as happy to skip the day. Some wish they could become fathers but can't for some reason and some are blessed through the miracle of adoption.
So as Sunday nears, think about what it means to be a father and the sacrifices made so you can have a better future. Maybe it was missing your school concert because he was working but put that money into your college fund so you didn't have to take out a loan. Maybe it was teaching you to fish or play sports. Maybe it was joining you and your stuffed animals for a tea party.
I will remember the good times with my dad, and do my best to make sure I am around as long as possible for my family, teach my kids how to become responsible adults, and most importantly, cherishing every second I have with them.
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