It’s been almost 13 years since Dad passed away, although, at times, it seems like he was just here. We were on the right side of lucky, with a father who did everything he could fathom to do right by us.
Isn’t that really what it’s all about? Fathers come with extremely different ideas of creating the optimal environment for love and growth, but it’s the willingness to be your best for the family. We’re not talking perfect–because that’s not happening for anyone, but someone who looks out for our interests.
Celebrate those fathers who are giving it their top effort; you don’t know how long you’ll have them. Here’s some of what I miss from mine:
- An easy laugh
- Smooth dancing
- Amazing waffles
- Throwing his Elvis-styled hair back
- Fixing the car (and anything else that is mechanical or electrical)
- Camping
- Watching him enjoy jellied oranges or Fig Newtons
- Riding a motorcycle
- Sitting with us at church
- Saving the heel of Hawaiian bread
- Playing pool
- Working on a project together
- Asking his opinion
- Pretty much, just knowing he’s there.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. We miss you.
Quote of the Day:
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.” Jim Valvano
Designs on Life 
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
“Don’t sweat the nickel and dime stuff.”
“You’re so kind and condescending, to stoop so low without bending.”
“What’s money to a Cummings?”
Rest easy, Dad.
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He had a lot of good ones—we were taxis when we were driving, did you ride in on the top of the semi?, the last rose😂😂😂
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