4.12.2013

And, Speaking of Fathers

"When I was little," Connie told me once, "I always wanted a rich father.  My neighbors got new clothes with name brand labels, fancy Easter baskets.  They seemed so rich and I wanted that.

"In high school, I always wanted a rich father.  We could never afford Jantzen sweater sets.  I didn't drive a car to school or wear fancy clothes, our vacations were simple, but fun.

"Then when I went to college, some of the girls told me about their fathers; alcoholics, abusive, absent, mean, indifferent.

"And, it suddenly occurred to me, I did have a RICH father; rich in honesty, hard work, integrity, rich in dedication to his family.

"And, with that realization came the startling fact; I was RICH indeed."

Ah, Connie...so, so true.


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