A thought on Fathers

Why do we celebrate fathers day? 

Is it an excuse to eat steak and play baseball in the yard? 

Is it an excuse to buy gifts and write cards? 

I think we celebrate fathers day to say thanks to the parent who sometimes gets the raw end of the stick.

Mom's get thanked in obvious ways (regular hugs, phone calls, shared pictures). 

Mom's get called when something great happens at work, you have a new crush, you just got a raise. 

Mom's get called when there are relationships to talk about, when the grandkids want to skype, and when you've had a great day. 

Dad's get called when the car breaks down, the sink leaks, or there is a weird smell coming from the vents. 

Dad's get called when the bank account is empty, the check engine light comes on, or the computer freezes up. 

But Dad keeps plugging on, never complaining and continually giving advice. No doubt asking mom to fill him in on the good stuff.

Dad - sorry for the times that I forget to call you when something great happens, or forget to include you when I send a great picture. 

Sorry for the times I call to ask how to fix something and then ask for mom to talk about my day!

When I think about all the times I call you for advice I realize that there is one very simple reason that you are my first call. 

I trust you,

probably more than anyone else in my life. 

I trust that you know what you are talking about (except when you cheat at boggle). 

I trust that you can fix whatever is going wrong in my life. 

I trust that you won't think I'm stupid or get frustrated by my naivety. 

I trust that my lack of banking skills will not have any effect on the amount of love you feel towards me. 

I trust you dad! 

So in the future, I will try to call you more with the good stuff. But if it is ok with you, I will continue to call you whenever I need some help. 

Thanks for being the Worlds GREATEST Dad!!

P.S. The front seat of my car broke this week so you can expect my call soon :)