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Pierre is a good dad, but c'mon, how would you know. This is not a topic we should vote on. In most children's eyes, their dad is father of the year, or you would hope they think that way.
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I know when your young uns come to your side they love ya . I hope all is going well with your daughters health. Hope all is going well for you , and that your fathers day was great! Sincerely Sam .
-------------------- sam kinnear stick um up signs redmond wa Posts: 93 | From: redmond wa | Registered: Jun 2003
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Good grief! I don't blush easily, but you got me, Bob. David is right. "Father of the year" is a vote within your heart. It HAS to be your own father, or hopefully so. My own was a true, dyed in the wool child beater. I ran away to sea, lying about my age, at 16 and never looked back. But he did me a colossal favor. I swore in my heart and mind that if I ever had children, theirs would be a world of love and caring, no matter how old they got. I married at age 32 and Rosemary was born within one year. Looking at that precious little thing in Lyn's arms reinforced my determination to never allow her to experience anything other than a tight family and love every day of her life. I've seen posts, in jest, on another board about how spoiled my kids are. Rosemary with her firearms, shoes (ala Amelda Marcos), enough seasonal wardrobes to stock a Saks Fith Avenue and jewelry by the pound.... Latigo with a fabulous guitar collection that could stock a music store etc. ad nauseum. BUT..... but, they've worked for and earned eveything we've given them, be it with physical labor, appreciation or love. They grew up straight as arrows, drugs, booze, smoking and promiscuity are things in which they've never indulged. Their never taking us for granted was a minor surprise for both Lyn and me. I won't say I wasn't waiting for "the other shoe to drop" through their teen years, but it seems there never was "another shoe" at all. All of this has made it an easy thing to be "father of the year" for my own kids, but then they've also made it easy for them to be "children of the year" to Lyn and me.
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-------------------- Pierre St.Marie Stmariegraphics Kalispell,Mt www.stmariegraphics.com ------------------ Plan on knowing everything before I die and time's running out! Posts: 4223 | From: Kalispell,Mt 59903 | Registered: Mar 2000
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The world is a better place with you in it! I agree a contest is not appropriate as there are many deserving men on this board. You have to admit, you've been through it and still you have a strength and a determination that is admired by many, including myself.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was Daddy to my children as well, so I get Happy Father's Day cards too LOL!
I pray all those out there who are still blessed to be with their children appreciate the gift(s) they have been given and keep a safe and loving home in tact!
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Single Mothers who, of necessity, MUST double as Fathers are, in my mind, superior parents. That is where the real awards should go. A gold medal for the Silver Eagle.
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-------------------- Pierre St.Marie Stmariegraphics Kalispell,Mt www.stmariegraphics.com ------------------ Plan on knowing everything before I die and time's running out! Posts: 4223 | From: Kalispell,Mt 59903 | Registered: Mar 2000
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I'm trying not to cry now. Thank you for your words. I haven't heard them a lot in my time. It makes me feel like I haven't wasted so much of my life afterall.
If it hadn't been such a tough job, I'd p-shaw them off, humbly of course LOL. But, this isn't a sign job we're talking about now and you know, too many folks take for granted the better half in their families.
So in this case, I accept graciously, your praise and ask one favor of you. Please hug Rosemary for me. I didn't get to see my girls for Mother's day or Father's Day and it's ripping me up. I am blessed, however, that my girls are both safe and happy and not going through Rosemary's plight.
(One thing mama's feel compelled to do is hug folks that ain't necessarily too happy. It's like those dudes in Georgia pick-ups that just pull over and help you when you're stuck on the side of the road...yer supposed to stand back out of their way, it's their job, it's what they live for LOL.)
I'm still praying for you and your clan Pierre. You've been tested dear, and you're still making grand test scores. Keep your faith! It's what held me and mine together through some pretty trying times.
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All this makes me remember a saying I always treasure:
Anybody can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.
Personally, I feel it should be known as "dad's day" Too many "fathers" are not dads. My son's natural father dosen't deserve a holiday in his behalf. Even though he had no restrictions, he chose not to contacr him for the last 20 yrs. Many step-dads are really heros to their kids. My goal is to be one of those heros.
PS: Hats off to Pierre, your care and concern for your daughter makes you one of those heros.
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""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3503 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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I understand how a man just keeps doing what is next, but I don't know it as intimatly as Pierre. Pierre St.Marie, I admire you! I choose to emulate your heroic example. I hope some of the strength as a friend and as one who prays will help strengthen you, and that in Gods hands and the love from community and family you continue to become greater. I'm glad I know you.
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Well...Pierre St Marie you have my vote. I have read and keep up on the BB with whats Happening. And read sometimes not so good news. Theres a saying that living life on life's Terms. That I see in you.
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