Hope you are able to spend some time with your Dad, Granddad or that special person in your life, who helped you grow, learn and love!  Give him an extra hug today.  For those who Father has already left this world, enjoy your memories.

Things are pretty quiet around here, especially with Jim.  We took a ride yesterday afternoon, and bless his heart, he fell again, but caught himself before he went all the way to the floor.  He uses his walker faithfully now, but even that isn't 100% safe for him.  If he continues to go down in the next two months, as much as he has in the last, he will be in the bed for sure.

The good old days...............

(1964 - Notice how everyone is dressed to go out? 

Not in their pajama pants and slippers!!)

I guess I just got nostalgic thinking about growing up, being with my family, etc.  My parents divorced when I was three years old and I never saw or heard from my Dad again, but I lived with my Mother, Grandmother, 2 Aunts and an Uncle, and I had a happy, fun youth.  They all had an impact on my life, taught me many things that I would need when I was an adult.  So, Father's Day to me is more like' Family Day'!

I am thankful however, that my three children did grow up with a Dad in their life.  A Dad who worked hard, was a strict disciplinarian, but also fair.  A Dad who enjoyed being with his family and made sure they had what they needed and more.  A Dad who loved to travel and took his family wherever he went - north, south, west and east.  Happy Father's Day to Jim or as the nicknames go in our family, 'Lloyd'.  They called him that, and me 'Lint' after they grew up.  Everyone had a nickname and Jim gave them to everyone.

Church for me this morning and I look forward to hearing God's Word taught and preached.  Hope you can attend the church of your choice as well.