Yesterday was my Dads 85th birthday. Reflecting on my relatonship with him now and through the years it's easy for me to see that no other man has had the impact on my life as he has. This is true in many father/son relationships I'm sure and it gladdens me to know the positive role fathers play in the family dynamics. My love of books, the outdoors, history, science and so much more were first stirred and later nutured by him (they still are)Yet even more so my hope for being a good man, honest, steady, kind and loving to his family are a gift from him. His care for my mother during her long illness and to her last breath was astonsihing to witness. If I can love to that extent - then I know my life was well lived.
Happy Birthday Dad.
Love,
Eric
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