Happy Father's Day

To All Fathers, Grandfathers, Daughters, and Sons

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all Fathers, Daughters, and Sons, as well as folks who have been there like a father should, for children who are not technically his own!

This will be my first Father's Day without a father to honor. So what follows is a tribute to my Dad, a man who I miss every day. I hope you enjoy reading about a man who touched many during his esteemed life.

My Father was a very special man.  When I was a little girl, my Daddy was my world. As I got older, we drifted apart. As a teenager, we were more distant, and I was sure he didn't understand me one bit. As an older teen, I thought he was stupid and out of touch. As a young adult, he seemed to be gradually getting smarter again. As an older adult, our relationship started to change. He became my dinner companion and my Drinking Buddy. He was my financial advisor and consultant when it came to things like investing and Real Estate. And our mutual respect grew with every passing year.

By the time I was 50, my Father had become one of my Best Friends. I was back to seeing him several times a week. As he aged, our relationship started shifting. He began to depend on me like I had depended on him when I was younger.