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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin
It's a little late in the day (or early in the evening, as the case may be), but happy father's day to all fathers out there.
As I always tell people, being a Dad is the best job I have ever had. Long hours, the people you supervise are mostly insubordinate, and the pay is lousy. On the other hand, you get to be a hero everyday, the pride in your work is incredible and, occasionally, you get to play with some really cool toys! On the whole, frustrating as it occasionally is, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
As a son - Thanks Dad. For good or ill, I wouldn't be the man I am today but for you.
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Excellent post. I look up to my father more than anyone else in life. He's the most well read, intelligent, and accomplished person I've ever been around. Plus he's warm, caring, and thoughtful. I'm so blessed to have him. When I start to complain about little shit in life, I try to think of him. Grew up as the oldest of 7 kids, raised dirt poor by a WWII vet (10th Mountain Division) and a school teacher, he's 100% self made. He's 62 years old next month, and he's taken one sick day his entire life. One. We had our ups and downs during my adolescence, and didn't speak for a while when he and my mom split up, but in the end it brought us closer. I wouldn't trade my father for any other man on this planet.
I look forward to the day that I can raise my own children, and I think if I do half the job he's done with my brother and me, I'll have succeed.
My wife and I took him and my stepmom to dinner tonight. Great time. Love ya, Dad.