Happy Dad’s DaY friends!
When God Created Fathers
When the good Lord was creating fathers, He started with a tall frame. And a female angel nearby said, “What kind of father is that? If you’re going to make children so close to the ground, why have you put fathers up so high? He won’t be able to shoot marbles without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss a child without a lot of stooping.”
And God smiled and said, “Yes, but if I make him child size, who would children have to look up to?”
And when God made a father’s hands, they were large and sinewy.
And the angel shook her head sadly and said, “Do You know what You’re doing? Large hands are clumsy. They can’t manage diaper pins, small buttons, rubber bands on pony tails or even remove splinters caused by baseball bats.”
God smiled and said, “I know, but they’re large enough to hold everything a small boy empties from his pockets at the end of a day…yet small enough to cup a child’s face.”
Then God molded long, slim legs and broad shoulders.
The angel nearly had a heart attack. “Boy, this is the end of the week, all right,” she clucked. “Do You realize You just made a father without a lap? How is he going to pull a child close to him without the kid falling between his legs?”
God smiled and said, “A mother needs a lap. A father needs strong shoulders to pull a sled, balance a boy on a bicycle or hold a sleepy head on the way home from the circus.”
God was in the middle of creating two of the largest feet anyone had ever seen when the angel could contain herself no longer. “That’s not fair. Do You honestly think those large boats are going to dig out of bed early in the morning when the baby cries? Or walk through a small birthday party without crushing at least three of the guests?”
And God smiled and said, “They’ll work. You’ll see. They’ll support a small child who wants to “ride a horse to Banbury Cross” or scare off mice at the summer cabin, or display shoes that will be a challenge to fill.”
God worked throughout the night, giving the father few words, but a firm authoritative voice; eyes that see everything, but remain calm and tolerant.
Finally, almost as an afterthought, He added tears. Then He turned to the angel and said, “Now are you satisfied that he can love as much as a mother?”
And the angel shutteth up!
By Erma Bombeck
Dearest friends..Enjoy your special day.
OPEN TRACKBACK WEEKEND:
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TMH’s Bacon Bits has his usual witty and wonderful insights., The Original Gobbleblog has the latest on Bill Gates.,MacBros’Placehas some wit and insight.,LeaningStraightUp has an array of insights.,123beta has odds and ends.
June 16th, 2006 at 6:10 pm
Being an intentional father is hard work. I’ll be the first one my little girls give their heart too. If I don’t treat them right they’ll look for another man to fill that role. My son needs me to show him how to treat a woman with respect and honor. If I fail he’ll shirk his role as both husband and a father.
I’d like to think being a father is more than just being an ATM machine. I need to work harder though, being a father is who I really am.
June 16th, 2006 at 6:20 pm
Open Trackback Weekend #5…
I’m starting the weekend early so feel free to post all weekend long……
June 16th, 2006 at 9:15 pm
Wonderful post, Angel, and Elmer’s Brother is right on! He’s the sort of father I would have wanted if I’d had a choice in the matter.
Blessings!
June 17th, 2006 at 12:39 am
My first Father’s Day as a dad!
June 17th, 2006 at 3:20 am
The Democrats Take Off in a New Direction…
I know what some of you are thinking. You’re saying to yourself Maybe the new direction is North! They’re all going to move to Canada! Sorry, but it’s a purely rhetorical direction, and as Don Surber points out, it’s not……
June 17th, 2006 at 9:28 am
Assorted Saturday and Open Trackback Day…
This is my first day at Open Trackbacks, so please bare with me on how this all works. (smiling) I hear it is a FREE for ALL….Go for it!!! For other bloggers that can not trackback and want to post comments, tell me if you have pets and if so what …..
June 17th, 2006 at 11:53 am
UNAPOLOGETIC: THE DIXIE CHICKS…
The “Hanoi Jane” Dixie Chicks can go all out to bash Bush and the war in Iraq – criticize our Marines. But oh no – do not dare question ‘their patriotism’….
June 17th, 2006 at 12:10 pm
Marine May Call Murtha as Witness…
Are the Marines not supposed to defend themselves? What does the country want them to do? Would we prefer that they follow Murthas mandate and wait until they are shot and sure the person shooting them means to kill them before they shoot back?…
June 17th, 2006 at 3:09 pm
Why Patriotism?…
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June 17th, 2006 at 7:29 pm
EB, that is a fantastic thought!
Great tear-jerker post, Angel!
June 17th, 2006 at 8:29 pm
Thanks alls!!!
June 17th, 2006 at 9:09 pm
Love this posting and love Elmer’s Brother’s comment.
June 17th, 2006 at 9:38 pm
REMEMBER, BECOMING A FATHER IS ONE THING……
BEING A FATHER IS YET ANOTHER……..
HAPPY DADDY’S DAY TO ALL!!!!!!!
June 17th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Pelosi’s New Erection for America…
Pelosi promises Dems won’t drag their knuckles on the ground anymore… Dixie Chicks admit they don’t understand much of anything……
June 17th, 2006 at 10:54 pm
I’m terrified of screwing up my son’s life.
June 18th, 2006 at 2:01 am
Carnival of Blue Stars #14…
Welcome to the 14th Carnival of Blue Stars. Our military men and women are our best and brightest! Their accomplishments are the pride of our country. The Carnival of Blue Stars gives us, the families, friends, supporters, veterans and current servic…..
June 18th, 2006 at 4:34 am
How Government Works…
Once upon a time the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle of a desert. Congress said someone may steal from it at night; so they created a night watchman, GS-4 position and hired a person for the job.
Then Congress said, “How does the ….
June 18th, 2006 at 8:15 am
Happy Fathers Day all .. and thanks Angel…
June 18th, 2006 at 9:57 am
Gd and his angels gave to me a “Mentor & Hero”, disquised as a father. I am constantly thankful. happy father’s day, DADDY!!! Love, cvm
June 18th, 2006 at 4:23 pm
MySpace.Com’s services should be boycotted and avo…
This is the opinion I’ve reached after reading the latest news on the Michigan teenager named Katherine Lester who tried to run away to Jericho to meet a total stranger of a Muslim (ditto his mother) and marry him….
June 18th, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Thanks, Angel, you’re always coming up with JUST the right post for certain days. Really moving.
So girl, hope you and your baby girl(s) had a super duper weekend with dad, had him put his feet up for a spell!
June 18th, 2006 at 8:24 pm
Thanks y’alls so so much!
June 18th, 2006 at 8:25 pm
Captured Soldiers and the Triangle of Death…
How would American Soldiers be captured in the triangle of death in Iraq?Its something to think about. We need to seriously think about it. Its a microcosm of why the Battle of Iraq is not further along. Its also a microcosm of the social rev…
June 20th, 2006 at 6:31 am
Tim, try not to worry. Have fun and if Christ is the center things will work out.