I am humbled by the wonderful fathers here on MB. There are so many strong, caring, exceptional dads here...wonderful role models for their children.

I just want to wish you all a Happy Father's Day:
sdguy (I raise my sippy cup to you)
LG
MEDC
Eph
chris
BC
AJ
Frog
Mortarman

(Please feel free to add to the list because there are lots more out there...)

You all inspire me so much, as I'm sure you do for your children. They are indeed fortunate to have you...today and everyday. Regardless of what the day brings (or doesn't bring) try to enjoy it, guys, and remember that no matter the outcome, you will have taught your kids an invaluable lesson about perservence, commitment and love.

Here's to Dads!

I agree...To all my fellow fathers, happy fathers day...

Happy Father's Day to all of you Father's out there. I wish you the best. Also I would like to add MMMike to that as well. I know he is new here but I am more than certain that MB will be his place of refudge while weathering this storm and I want him to feel welcome. Also Happy Father's Day to you to Big K. I hope this is the best father's day ever.

LS I have to say while I know that your current sitch is only temp. I will wish you a Happy Father's Day as well. You have been being the man and the Woman of the house since WH has been gone so I say Cheers to you on keeping up with everything by yourself. You are the woman and truly inspiring.

You know sis, I took alook around this morning : DS10 beaming giving me hugs , a handmade card and a classic car book for Fathers day, DD 14 giving me a Bob marley CD and a handmade card with lots of hugs for the same, and I was filled with pride.

I FOUGHT for these kids in ways they will never know.

I upheld my pride in my fatherhood despite gross provocation.
I did not let them down.

I am proud !

ps Squid and the kids are taking me to dinner later <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I wish a similar blessing on all Dads of goodwill on this site !

Father's Day used to be a trigger day for me Sis.

H took OW to a motel in romantic Monterey on Father's Day!

A few months after D-day, I was in Monterey to visit a friend, and I stepped out on her deck to view the ocean, low-and-behold ~~~> not 100 yards from her deck I could see the actual motel where they went!

I was awash with emotions.

So, I decided to go to the motel and walk around and to just get it all overwith at one time. So, I did.

The reason I am telling you this, the things that are such emotional triggers, they do fade ... especially if you face things as much as you can tolerate when they first come up.

The name of the motel?

Otter Inn at Cannery Row .... I no longer carry any fear of the name, the place, the date.

I am hoping that I give you perspective of just how kewl life will be 10 or 11 years down the pike. hard to imagine right now.... but true. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Life is a gift. I love sea otters. Monterey is gorgeous.

I adore my husband!

Thanks Lilsis. I appreciate the sentiment and extend a Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. Like you Lilsis, I lost my dad just a few years ago. I am sure I share in your tears and joy this morning for the wonderful men we called dad.
Thanks again.

Thanks for remembering me LilSis.

I wish all the other fathers a happy day as well.

Cheers to us who are fighting the good fight.

Bless You LilSis!

Thank you for honoring the dads today!!!!

Fathers -- I salute you all! I wish you all a great day today and may God reward you for your faithfulness!

Thanks. I really appreciate that. It's been a pretty good day so far. Gym early, then hanging around with the kids. Tonight I'll cook what dad wants instead of trying to get consensus on dinner fron the kids. No complaining allowed.

What a wonderful, glorious Father's Day!!

Also speaking about HOPE...

My YS who said that he would NEVER EVER FORGIVE his F and did his best to make him leave again YESTERDAY sent him the most beautiful, heartfelt HANDWRITTEN note..

I watched my H reading it with TEARS IN HIS EYES....

GOD IS GREAT AND GOD IS GOOD...

I miss my Daddy..but get to see him in that very YS that I am speaking about..who looks just like him...

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I am happy to see everyone is having a great Father's Day. Mims I am so happy for your and your family and for us for sticking around and giving us such great advice so we can be better people for it. Your family and this board is lucky to have you.

Thank you very much Lilsis.

Got a card from my granddaughter. I think her mommy (DD) help a little as my granddaughter is 2 1/2.

Got a $5.00 Starbucks card from the kids at church.

Got a phone call from DS21. He took time out from the beach in Cancun to call me and say happy father's day.

I feel absolutely blessed!

If only my Dad were still around...

Mark

Thanks LilSis

I really appreciate it.

I didn't get any presents or cards, but me and DS had an absoltely wonderful day. We're just getting home and he took a bath and went to bed without a fight.

Now I'm about to tear up some pudding and whipped cream and then I'm gonna smoke a cigar to make the day just perfect.

Thanks again for keeping us dads in mind during difficult times.

You're one CLASSY lady.

LS:

Wow, Thanks!

Could not get online till today...

Went to see the Tigers beat the Phillies yesterday...(Sorry MEDC) <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Had DS and FIL with me. DS was actually engaged in the game, not just interested in where the next Hot Dog was coming from.... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Was a very GOOD day.... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

LG

LilSis,

I don't know if I am the chris that you are referring to, but if I am Thank You very much for your kind words. That means a lot. Being a dad is the one thing that I haven't screwed up. I seem to keep getting it wrong in romantic relationships with women, but my relationship w/ my daughter is good.

Thank you again.

Thanks for the kind wishes for Father’s Day!

You know, the past 6 months of my Plan A and the journey I’ve been on have made me a better Dad. I have become so much closer with my two boys, DS8 and DS7. And I know the real payoff on that bond will come in the future as the DV unfolds.

Sadly, my WW didn’t say a single word about Father’s Day to me. Incredible. Nothing. My reward is so much deeper than that, and her pigheadedness only speaks to her character—or lack thereof—than anything. I so love my boys.