My Son Handed Them to Me (by: Mark S. Bubien) "I should have become a priest." I used to say that---the only truly meaningful words in my life---until the night my son stopped me. Funny how such powerful things could so abruptly end. Funny, too, how they could so abruptly begin. full storyParent's Take Heed (by: Author Unknown) "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work. Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: "Look, sonny, not even your mother knows that. Don't bother me now, I'm tired." full storyPrayer for His Son, A (by: Douglas MacArthur) Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, full storyTaking Out the Trash (by: Joseph Walker) What are Dads for? According to at least one respondent in a recent not-so-scientific survey, they exist for one reason and one reason only: "To take out the trash." full storyThanks, Dad! (by: John Mayden) Several years ago some friends of mine and I had ridden our motorcycles to Sturgis, South Dakota. Every year thousands of bikers, from all over the world, go to Sturgis for the annual rally. full storyThat's My Child (by: Author Unknown) It made a difference - I could tell it did. When you're all alone and you're getting scored on - and you can't stop them, it means a lot to know that it doesn't matter to those who love you. The little guy ran back on to the field-and they scored two more times, but it was okay. full storyThe Pickle Jar (by: Author Unknown) The pickle jar as far back as I can remember sat onthe floor beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would empty his pockets and toss his coins into the jar. full storyWhat Is a Father? (by: Author Unknown) A father is a person who is forced to endure childbirth without an anesthetic. He growls when he feels good and laughs very loud when he is scared half-to-death. full storyWhen God Created Fathers (by: Erma Bombeck) When the good Lord was creating Fathers, he started with a tall frame. full storyWho Loves You the Best? (by: Benjamin Raymond) "Who loves you the best in the world?" I would hear my Dad say in a playful tone. "Mom does." I would say jokingly knowing it was my Dad who did. full story
