Happy Fathers Day

[Poppy]

To all the big daddies here on UGM.

As a father, we need to stand up straight, set the example, protect, teach, provide, lead the way and love.

 

[John]

Well put

 

[Dirtnasty]

Happy Father’s Day ya filthy animals

 

[Mossy1985]

Happy Father’s Day gentlemen

 

[Rusty]

“Happy Birthday!”
-frosty the snowman.

 

[JLee]

Happy Father’s day!

 

[herrubermensch]

Got to wish my oldest son happy father’s day for the first time yesterday. THAT was a moment. Damn.

 

[Poppy]

That’s a big one right there!

 

[Poppy]

Uhhhh… correct me if I’m mistaken… does that make you a grandpa/poppy/gramps/granddaddy?

 

[herrubermensch]

Yes indeed. My first grandaughter was born in February. She’s a beauty and captures my soul every time I look in her eyes.

 

[Poppy]

That’s absolutely the greatest!!!

 

[herrubermensch]

Thought it would make me feel old, but it does exactly the opposite! Makes me feel young again, just as I did when her father was born.

Life goes by in the blink of an eye, doesn’t it?!

 

[Poppy]

Yes it does my friend. I was telling my two oldest yesterday that I can remember the exact moment they were born like it was yesterday.

C’est la vie

 

[herrubermensch]

We are very privileged to have those experiences and memories. Just like Lester says at the end of American Beauty:

“and then I feel nothing but gratitude for every single minute of my stupid little life.”

 

[Poppy]

Excellent movie!!!

 

[Louisianastrength]

Someone sent me this yesterday and I thought it was a pretty damn good read

HERE’S TO ALL
THE DADS…

• who paid for a dinner that no one was
  greatful for.
• who didn’t know if they’d make it to pay day.
• who are trying their best to be a good man,
  in a society that devalues men.
• who lost their patience multiple times a day
  because they see their life passing with their
  dreams still in their chest.
• who never hear, “I’m proud of you.” because
  those are important words to a man.
• who work long hours, and leave all the days
  frustrations at the door to be there for his
  kids, cause that’s what dads do.
• who love so much even when they feel
  they’re failing.
  -who shoulder the weight of the world for
  their family.
  You are doing a great job. I’m proud of you!