The first day of summer - good, old summertime is very near. Next Sunday is not only the first day of summer, but it is also Father's Day. In our own special way, we honor our fathers on this day. We have our very special memories. Many memories touched my heart as I read about the "Old Fashioned Daddy."
Daddy was from the Old School. "Daddy was from the old school. He learned his lessons well. He passed them on to me. I'm not ashamed to tell. Daddy was from the old school. He worked hard every day. He didn't want a hand out. With dignity, he earned his pay. Daddy was from the old school, a mixture of the right stuff. He knew how to be tender and he knew how to be tough. Daddy was from the old school. Big boys weren't supposed to cry. Sometimes he would slip...I'd see tears in his eyes. Daddy was from the old school. He never took the last piece of cake. He would always nod at me. I knew it was mine to take. Daddy was from the old school. His clothes lasted a long time. He bought me the latest, sometimes spending his last dime. Daddy was from the old school. He loved the American way. He believed in freedom and guarded it every day. Daddy was from the old school. I didn't understand it back then, but now I fully see he was teaching me how to win. Daddy was from the old school. I guess I am too, daddy. Thank you for the lessons I owe so much to you."
These may be tears in your eyes as you, too, read about the "Daddy from the Old School." "It takes a man to cry," is a thought not often expressed. Children are truly blessed by the wise actions of their fathers. Blessed be fathers who honor their responsibilities in guiding their families. A salute to fathers on Father's Day.
Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea written by Dr. Luetta G Werner
Published in the Marion Record, June 18th, 1998
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