What is so rare as a perfect day in June? It is that time of year we say thanks to our dads.
Dads are not a forgotten lot. We just didn't spend as much time with them, perhaps, as with our mothers.
There seems to be an unwritten rule that mothers mothered and fathers brought home the paycheck to make our existence what it was. Dads were seldom used as feeders or diaper changers. They were, however, a reminder that if we did something wrong it would be dealt with by dad. It was just a sign of the times.
When dad had worked all day, he was entitled to some time to sit back and relax. Or was he? It is so easy to forget that it was usually Dad who did mundane things around the house, which made it habitable. Dads were called upon to take care of the stopped up sink, the shower that leaked, the window that broke, the lawn that needed mowing and from time to time, and holding a feverish child so mom could take care of other things. I sometimes feel that Dads didn't get their due, even in those "good old days.”
Times have changed. Many a mom has taken her work out of the home and Dad has taken over more responsibility for caring for the kids plus other duties. Most seem to have adapted well, even enjoying being part of their children's lives. His say was so — or at least he thought it was. Mom could be manipulated, but when Dad said, “No,” he meant it.
Today's fathers are to be admired and complimented. Not only do they share in the little things that make their children's lives special, but they seem to enjoy it, and what it does for the child is wonderful. Children know their mother loves them, but when they know dad shows it, it is like a miracle drug.
Dads play games with their children. They're proud of their accomplishments. They spend time with them.
That once wasn't so easy to do because of time elements. Those who can look up to their dad have more self-confidence because if Dad says you're great, you know you are. Some dads use to cut down their kids' esteem by saying things without thinking. You hear more positive reinforcement now, and it shows in each generation.
Today it seems that dads are equal partners in parenting their children. Think about it; how different is the home when for one reason or another dad isn't there? There is an empty space there because something is missing. When dad’s not there we worry less about the complete meal on the table and settle for pizza or grilled cheese.
Dads are like that ever-talked-about "box of chocolates.” You don't always know which ones are the favorites, the not so good and the ones just filling in the box.
On the negative side, it is hard to understand the dad who takes out his frustration on a child. I cry for the child, but maybe I should cry for the man who will abuse, torture or torment something so precious. We wonder what is wrong with him — booze, drugs, or inherited torture from his own father. Less obvious is the father who misuses his brain and tortures with names and mannerisms that mentally hurt. But this is for Father’s Day, and we can only pray that eventually their negative things will go away and only love will be shown to the child.
Blessed is the father who takes time to enjoy his children throughout a lifetime. More precious than gold: the father-child relationship. Little boys may no longer want to be president - they just want to be like Dad!
Kids have a way of wrapping their dad around their little finger. It is a good thing; closeness counts however you get it. Fathers: so easy to operate, even a child can do it.
Love from and for a dad isn't a myth; we just didn't always know it was there because it was hard for them to show it.
How important is a dad? Just listen when children say, "My dad!"
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• Thursday, June 14th: Camille Marjean Dunlap, Summer Stieglbauer, Herb Moon, Kelly Wacek, David Broskoff, James Deml, Obert Osmundson Jr., Richard Peterson, Mitchell Kubat and Michael & Stacy Keith.
• Friday, June 15th: Donny & Mavis Bartsch, Dale & Nadine Strenge, Dale & Marlene Peterson, DeWayne Hagen, his 80th; James Bremer, Dale Anderson, Jennifer Robertson, Kathy Jensen, Kim Nelson, Logan Vietze, Ken Sable, and Ovanna Haried.
• Saturday, June 16th: Andren Richard Aaseth, Aven Leo Aaseth, Emily Otto, Bethany Otto Mikesell, Doug Smith, Lorraine Wallace, Vonda Humburg, Kenny Evenson, Kari Ingvaldson, Heather (Crabtree) & Keith Krenke, Rochelle (Butler) & Brent Chapman, Tracy & Paul Marcus, Richard & Becky Axmann, Kim (Anderson) & Rich Schneider and Dale & Marlene Peterson.
• Sunday, June 17th: Kimberly & Mike Luhring, Jim & Jeanne Worrell, Tiffany (Moon) & Josh Krueger, Natalie Jean Aaseth, Jim Hohansee, Eric Tobiason, Joshua Churchill, Aaron Casterton, Matthew Xavier, Tim Butler, and Anna Kay Hardyman.
• Monday, June 18th: Keturah Katherine Mae Gassmann, Brett Hagen, Dennis O'Neil, Dave Lieberg, Marie Dobberstein, Marvin Enzenauer, Bonnie Nelson, Krysti Cameron, Margo & Milton Wayne, Wayne & Diane Jensen, Greg & Linda Pavek, Brad & Tammy Thompson, Kathy (Barnett) & Chad Peterson, Amy & Brady Jensen, (2011).
• Tuesday, June 19th: Julie (Vanden Heuvel) & Dale Horihan, Ellen (Johnson) & Mark Johnson, Al & Carol Schultz, Julie & Chad Cornelius, Guy & Tracy Cromwell, Fred & DeLoyce Schmidt, Melissa & Scott Anderson, Tammy & Jeff Busho, Rich & Susan Hanson, Cesar & Heather Rosas, Ashlie Pence, Johnathan David Schewe, Mary Ann Stone, Jean Pelzl, Theresa Kasper, Monty Spurr, John Hohansee, Erica Van Kampen, Tracy Cromwell, Erica McClaskey, and LaVerne Calverly.
• Wednesday, June 20th: Adelyn Grace Quaintance, Jean Ahlstrom, Kari Vanden Heuvel, Christopher Wayne, Patti (Stadheim) Bell, Chris Jensen, Alan Schmidt, Dianne Jensen, Madison Renae DenHerder, Lenard & Everal Lageson, Mike & Kirra Hanson and Rick & Karla Kelly.
Wishing you a very special day blooming with warm and happy memories!
