Privilege

When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly

stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty one, I was

astonished at how much the old man had learned!

—Mark Twain

 

PRIVILEGE

 

Someone wrote, “He can climb the highest mountain, or swim the biggest ocean. He can fly the fastest plane, and fight the strongest tiger. But most of the time he just carries out the garbage. He’s my father.” Being a dad is a hard job. Some of the most important memories that shape our lives today were created by interacting with or watching our fathers. Wow! That’s a real burden for us dads to carry. Being a dad is a tough job, but it’s one that we want, and we really do want to be the best dads we can be. We don’t always get it right, but we keep trying. We want to do our best for our kids’ sake. Someday they’ll thank us for being their dad. In the meantime we want them to know that we are grateful for the privilege of being their fathers. Imperfect? Yes! But we love our children, and that’s what matters most.

 

Live It!

If your dad is still alive, write a note of gratitude to him. If you are a dad, tell your kids how much you love them.