To all the fathers reading this column, I hope your Father’s Day focused on YOU. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and experiencing fathers’ unique and invaluable influence on young and adult children. To all the men who have stepped up to the plate and embraced the roles of protector, provider, confidant, and friend to a child, I salute you. Whether you are a natural … [Read more...]
Recognition and appreciation to fatherhood
George Washington, the first President of the United States, is revered as the father of our country. What made him such a great “father”? He was determined to be a great leader; he never gave up, took charge, served his country relentlessly, and put his country before himself. At eleven, he lost his father and became a ward of his brother, Lawrence. He did not raise natural … [Read more...]
Remembering Lee Goble, my dad
Remembering Lee Goble, my dad Happy Father’s Day, Daddy! Yes, I am WWAAAYYYY past puberty and I still call my dad the endearing name, “Daddy.” Speaking it makes me smile. As I remember my dad on this Sunday morning I give him a dad rating of “four or five” on a scale of one to ten (one awful and ten fabulous). That is because I barely knew him until I was an adult … [Read more...]
Father’s Day is for appreciation
Father’s Day is for appreciation George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, is revered as the Father of our country. What made him such a great ‘Father’? He was determined to be a great leader; he never gave up; he took charge; he served his country relentlessly; he put his country before himself. A good father today has some of the … [Read more...]