Sunday, June 15, 2014

The Kindness of Our Fathers

"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me."
― Jim Valvano

Our fathers give us many gifts and extend to us many kindnesses.  Certainly, believing is us is a powerful legacy to leave us.  On Fathers' Day, I remember with great love the special men in my life who served as fathers and who believed in me -- my father, my grandfather and my stepfather.  Though they are no longer here, their kindnesses toward me live forever in my heart.

Yesterday, I received a photo from a friend -- it was of him and his teenage daughter visiting some of our old college haunts.  He was spending the weekend with her while she worked for the summer in the city where we studied.  This friend of mine is an amazing dad -- and an incredible friend.  He is the kind of friend who believes in you -- the kind who gives you strength, who sends you notes telling you that you are fabulous when you are not especially convinced...  So, on Fathers' Day, I am also grateful for the terrific fathers who share their kindness not only with their children, but also with their friends.

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