My sister and brothers and I hit the jackpot when it came to our Dad. He is the absolute best Dad we could ever ask for. He is a shining example of what a husband and father should be.
He gave us all a scare seven years ago and then again a few weeks ago. Two heart attacks and two successful surgeries to insert stents to keep the blood flowing freely into his generous heart. I am grateful for the talented surgeons that performed the operations and I am grateful for my Dad’s determination to take care of himself and faithfully attend cardiac rehab. We do a weekly Fitbit challenge and I’m sure he will be back to walking miles around me before too long! 😀
I think this picture might be older than me, but I always thought it was pretty cool 
My sister, my Dad and me on the way up the hill during one of the annual Crazy Horse Volksmarches. 
Getting ready to break free from the hospital, but not before modeling the fancy red socks the hospital provided. 😄
When my Mom was in the hospital last year, Dad fought all the powers that be in order to be by her side. In the height of Covid, that was some feat! He even arranged for all four of us to be able to go up and see her during her last days. He is a gentle man, but when it comes to his family, my Dad will fight like a Grizzly Bear.
He was Mom’s caretaker even at the expense of his own health. When he said “for better, for worse”, he meant it! My Mom was so fortunate to have him. Men like my Dad are few and far between. ❤
So much of what I am today is because of my Dad. He loves nurturing plants and watching them grow, especially vegetables. He has a bevy of bird feeders that he keeps filled for all the birds (and the squirrels and chipmunks😄🐿😄). He has the corniest sense of humor! In response to the question, “How much longer?!?” when we were on one of our road trips, we would often hear, “Like the monkey said when the train ran over his tail, “It won’t be long now.” ” We would all roll our eyes, but secretly we loved it! 🤣
Another popular zinger was, “I see said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw.” And yet another that never failed to get a groan from my Mom when we had peas as part of a meal, “Eat every potato and pea on your plate.” Definitely a bit juvenile, but you can bet that as kids we thought that was hilarious. 🤣
This Father’s Day, I would like to wish my Dad the very best day possible!
Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I love you and I hope to be blessed with many many more years of listening to those corny jokes! ❤😄❤
Love, Beth ❤
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Your Dad is the best❣️ In my eyes, he’s a Saint✨ His love of family & his faith is a role model for all of us to follow❣️
Beautiful tribute to your Dad, Beth❣️
I think you are right! He is definitely as close to a saint as anyone else I know 🥰 I know how lucky I am to have him as a Dad🥰. I’m also very blessed to have you for an Aunt😍
A great father you have. Happy Father’s Day 😊💐
Thank you so much, KK. 😊 I am definitely very lucky to have him! Thanks so much for reading and for the lovely comment! 😊
It’s my pleasure 😊
Your Dad sounds like a great man and father. You are so right, they seem in short supply these days. He is also lucky to have you, now your Mom is gone. Love the Dad jokes. I am also a pun master (or as I like to say a Groan Man). My kids would always roll their eyes (and still do) when I let one of my usual go. However, I now hear them doing the same. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I guess. Stay well Beth. Allan
I agree that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Allan! No matter silly puns or great advice, hearing our kids repeat what we have said is always nice ❤ I love your "Groan Man" title!! I'll have to share that one with my Dad. I know he will appreciate it!! Take care! 🙂
Happy Father’s Day to your Dad. What an amazing man!! Thanks for sharing…
Thank you Janie! I think he is pretty special too ❤