HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD

Was I the first one? Does that sound familiar Dad? I just want to let you know how much I love you. It is so amazing to me the impact parents have on their children. I often think about this actually. There are so many saddening things that go on in families and it makes me so very grateful for you Dad. Think about it!!!! Think about all you did for us kids. You sacrificed alot for us. You worked your butt off for us. You supported us in many ways. The person that you are is something I want to become. You are so selfless, caring, nonjudgmental. You are one of a kind. I have many memories that go way back. I first thought of the spankings I used to get. I never deserved them but......Oh let's not think of those. Ok so remember when you took us ice fishing? Remember on summer when I caught the ONLY fish on the boat that day and you and Jack convinced me that if we cut it up for bait we would be able to catch many more. Well we did cut it up but did we catch any more? I am still mad about that. Remember when you took Ron and I fishing and we were trolling. It was time to go so you brought in your line. Do you actually remember what was on your line. That was the smallest fish I had ever seen. That was hilarious. Remember the times you made me cry when I just couldn't get it in math? Remember when we would run and you would flip us over your legs? And I was the one that got my teeth shoved back because of that. Good thing I can't remember that. Sounds painful. Remember all the work you made us do? I hated that. "Why did I have to do everything? Remember when you started my car on fire? Remember the beans you burnt and the whole house filled up with smoke. I had to get down on the floor and actually crawl to the kitchen. Oh wait, that was me who burnt the beans. Remember how you taught us to work? Remember all the times "we" came back to live at home? Remember all the times you helped us even though you didn't have much yourself? Well I could go on and on. You are my hero Dad. I love you more than any words can say. I am most grateful for the way you raised me. I know we don't agree on some things but I will never forget any of these memories you made for me. Thanks for being my father, my dad, and now my friend. Happy Birthday.