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**ID Rick**

Thanks.

**JH Unplugged** · (This post was last modified: 06-17-2012 04:54 AM by JH Unplugged.)

Thanks for the cheery notes and happy wishes ... Heartflowers

**NutzMcTaffy**

thanks

**Aalia** · (This post was last modified: 06-17-2012 08:30 AM by Aalia.)

and step-dads!

we love you too!

Heartflowers

any man with the proper working package of course can produce a child but it takes a good decent honest man to be a father, and there are some great ones out there, step dads who've never had children of their own, and they deserve so much more than we could ever give them, so much praise, more than we could ever shower them with

they are awesome and I've known some men who've come into the lives of broken children both in my family and in friends and these men have healed those families and it's amazing.

this fathers day is a special one for me, for us, there is nothing of monetary value I could give my husband to compare or even come close to showing him how much I appreciate all he is and all he means. I saved and saved and got him something he really wanted, something he could utilize for work, and it's just a tablet cost me a decent amount of money but my god I still feel like there's no gift or words to express the gratitude for the things he has done for our family. This year has been so incredibly stressful, I broke down when buying the gift even, because I let him come with as it was an expensive item, and I'm looking at him standing there and all I can think is all you've done, all you've endured, all you've been through for this family this year....and I couldnt speak he is truly a masterpiece to me

he has made the impossible possible, he has made one of my dreams come true and I'm being 100% honest, he made a dream of mine come true. not something small, something I never thought I'd ever ever see come to pass, not something trivial something that brings me to tears thinking about.

he has endured things when most men would flee, he has stuck by my side, he has never let my hand go, and every step we take into the morrow we do it hand in hand with the kids at our ankles.

I push him to be the best he can be, he has the job he has now because I told him he could do it, I believed in him when others didn't. we feed off each other to build each other up and we both have a place in this family, as do our kids but without my husband I'd be an absolute wreck. We've survived being dirt poor, we've gotten through no jobs, no work, no food other than the kids and god dammit we just clung to each other because thats what you do when you love someone!!!!

people who say marriage sucks or marraige doesnt work well you know what ours does!!!! and I love it!!!! aside from my persona online my offline reality is a life filled with love and blessings and lots of laughter. I do feel bad for people who have had failed marriages, some people marry for the wrong reasons, or grow apart I get that, but because yours didnt work doesnt mean every other one wont. Or that you wont in the future find happiness again.

so dads and step dads, hug your kids, treat them right, and know that your kids seek your praise always---give it to them!! they want to make you proud, even if it's by making a nasty mud pie you pretend to eat it and you love it!!! keep your daughters guarded and teach your boys to treat women right, know that walls are thin and they hear everything!! most importantly know that they love you more than you think, love them back....always

happy fathers day to you all, even the guests

AND LADIES---TELL YOUR MEN YOU APPRECIATE THEM, THEN SHOW THEM! THEY NEED TO KNOW FROM TIME TO TIME THAT ALL THEY DO ISNT FOR NOTHING! REMEMBER YOU ARE THEIR ROCK WHETHER THEY ADMIT IT OR NOT AND YOU BE STRONG FOR THEM AND TAKE CARE OF THEM. A GOOD WOMAN WILL IN RETURN HAVE A GOOD MAN BY HER SIDE

Heartflowers

And you single dads out there, a word of advice and caution, love your kids and keep your affairs private. It's too much for a child to become attached to something thats only temporary, keep your chin up while looking for love but you keep that line between your quest for happiness and your kids!

ignore my typo's and other various errors, I'm not fixing them chuckle

**rentgirl**

happy father's day !!!

**Dough Dude** · **Dough Dude** Wake~N~Bake User ID: 51691 06-17-2012 09:40 AM **Posts: 6,198**

**Grendelmort**

My Pop passed away 3 years ago at 96 and he was the best dad anyone could have.
That crusty old WWII and Korea vet had a hard skin but a soft heart.
He taught me how to fly fish for Trout, shoot a rifle when I was 8, and how to tear down a car engine and rebuild it when I was 13.
He never yelled at me and let me make my mistakes always saying " bet you'll never do that again".
He was quick to laugh, and always loved a good joke.
Taught me how to garden and to love all of god's critters, "because we are charged with looking after them".
Yep, I have to say, I probably had the best dad ever - and if yours is still around, give him a hug (or call him) and say "thanks man". It would probably mean more than you know.

**eyeseeall** · (This post was last modified: 06-17-2012 12:42 PM by eyeseeall.)

To my dad. Wish I wasn't so far away on father's day. Tissue

Would rather be at home fishing on the Ohio.

**Goldilocks** · **Goldilocks** *sigh* User ID: 101569 06-17-2012 01:16 PM **Posts: 17,544**

Happy Father's Day LOP Dads! Hugs

**Rollinstoned**

Smilin Eyes Wrote:

I'm just about to hit the sheets and get some much needed sleep.

But, I wanted to take time to post a thread to all you great dads and this song is for all of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wK6jDQ688

thanks smilin and Happy Farthers Day to all!

Heartflowers

**JF Priest** · **JF Priest** Subscriber User ID: 47416 06-17-2012 02:28 PM **Posts: 23,844**

LoP Guest Wrote:

father's day was created by hallmark to sell cards. also, i love my dad every day of the year, not just one.

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**MAD MAX**

Although my father passed away several years ago, to this very day I am astounded @ his work ethic...16/18 hour days were the norm...from ZERO he built a multi million dollar business (single family home const.) I was nearly 30 years younger then him..yet could barely keep up w/that pace...! Very "old school" & a strict disciplinarian...He never laid a hand on me (even when I needed a good beaten)...He would simply look @ me & say..."You know son....it's times like this I wish I had just jerked off...& thrown it against the wall"...! Lmao

Now that I'm a dad I can certainly appreciate that...Happy Fathers day to all....

**Smilin' Eyes**

Aalia Wrote:

and step-dads!

we love you too!

any man with the proper working package of course can produce a child but it takes a good decent honest man to be a father, and there are some great ones out there, step dads who've never had children of their own, and they deserve so much more than we could ever give them, so much praise, more than we could ever shower them with

they are awesome and I've known some men who've come into the lives of broken children both in my family and in friends and these men have healed those families and it's amazing.

...so dads and step dads, hug your kids, treat them right, and know that your kids seek your praise always---give it to them!! they want to make you proud, even if it's by making a nasty mud pie you pretend to eat it and you love it!!! keep your daughters guarded and teach your boys to treat women right, know that walls are thin and they hear everything!! most importantly know that they love you more than you think, love them back....always

AND LADIES---TELL YOUR MEN YOU APPRECIATE THEM, THEN SHOW THEM! THEY NEED TO KNOW FROM TIME TO TIME THAT ALL THEY DO ISNT FOR NOTHING! REMEMBER YOU ARE THEIR ROCK WHETHER THEY ADMIT IT OR NOT AND YOU BE STRONG FOR THEM AND TAKE CARE OF THEM. A GOOD WOMAN WILL IN RETURN HAVE A GOOD MAN BY HER SIDE

Exactly, many can be a sperm donor and only be a biological father, but the real men are real dads.

So glad you also found a great guy to share your life, they are indeed a rare breed (for both genders) that stick around through the tough times. So yes, the partners/spouses and children should always let them know how much we appreciate them.

**Smilin' Eyes**

Rollinstoned Wrote:

thanks smilin and Happy Farthers Day to all!

You're welcome and I do truly appreciate the contributions that fathers make to a child's life. That's why I wanted to let all the LOP dads know that they are the world in the eyes of their children.

Yes, I like country music, another song to dedicated to all dads:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfFMTrFfQ9w

and this song is dedicated to all the women who support their men and how much it truly means to them (my husband dedicated this song to me on our anniversary). He is my everything and he says I'm his.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POJBUN-L1...re=related

**Smilin' Eyes**

eyeseeall Wrote:

To my dad. Wish I wasn't so far away on father's day.

Would rather be at home fishing on the Ohio.

Just give him a call and let him know you miss him. It will mean a ton to him.