A Tribute to Fathers
by Staci Iacovelli
A very special day just passed, a day that we celebrate and honor the most important and influential man in our lives, our Dad.
A dad signifies so much. They are examples of love, strength, power, caring and so much more. Dads are what most girls use as role models in looking for a husband.
A dad touches your life in a very special way that nobody else can. They are the ones we turn to for advice, and they will wipe away your tears from your first broken heart. They are the ones that will pick you up when no one else will. A dad loves you unconditionally; he is the one man you know you can trust that will never break your heart.
Unfortunately, some of our dads are not here with us. God only gave them to us for a short time. We miss them terribly and wish they were still here to help us through our journey of life – our joys, our sorrows, our smiles, and our tears. However, we must ask ourselves, are they ever really gone? A dad is never gone. He will guide you through your life in spirit. Your dad will always be a part of you and you of him and we can ensure they continue to live on through all of the love and memories they have given to us.
14 Comments
I have two questions. First, I see that you said that your father was an “adviser.” Did you pick up your catch phrase, “Please be advised” from him? My second question pertains to the dangerous gun play perpetrated by you in your mother’s basement. Are telling us that your father told you to never point a loaded gun at someone, but he never told you to not fire a loaded gun in the house?
Dear Brian,
The statement indicates that my father was ‘my’ adviser. The phrase, as you put it, ‘please be advised’ is very commonly spoken, obviously – I have no idea when I began using those words.
I believe my father assumed that I would not to shoot a gun in the house. As you recall, it was never my intention to shoot a loaded gun. I thought the gun was missing the bullet that was expected to fire.
Joe,
Did your brother return fire? If so, did you sustain an injury?
Brian,
No, my 12-year old brother did not return fire. I was 14.
Thank you for your questions.
Joe,
What a really nice article i just came across it.I can relate to it since my father is longer alive..And my parents were divorced when i was young..
And yes we truly need both parents in our lives to grow up and be well adjusted adults.
What kind of questions are these?Obviously Brian is looking for something negative in this article..
Joe
Did your brother return fire? Did you say something like, “hasta la vista, baby” or “there ain’t enough room in this town for the two of us” before you started firing?
Brain, your a nut case!! Get a life!!!!!
Debbie, you have just provided me the scaffolding for an awesome joke, but I’m going to refrain from hammering home the punchline.
These are jokes. I am joking. Take it easy.
Hasta la vista, babies!
Yeah real funny Brian!!! HAHA
OK, OK, I’m sorry for my jokes. Are you OK now Debbie?
Caught!
I found a hole in your story Mr. Publisher. How could you have almost shot someone if the gun used was a TOY gun given to you by your father? As we know, the only projectiles associated with toy guns are suction cup darts, nerf balls, etc.
LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE WAS CAUGHT (RED-HANDED) EMBELLISHING FOR THE SAKE OF A SENSATIONAL COVER STORY!!!
Dear Hip,
Reread the article. If you do not get it right, reread it again. You will get it right eventually – I have faith in you.