Father's day wish.

[aleno]

For all the fathers out there.....What is the one thing you wish to recieve from your children?

Mine is....Since my divorce I haven't spoken to my older 2 boys and I'd like to hear from them. From the youngest son....i would like him to move in with me and stay till he is makule. LOL. I know...wishful thinking.

A call or a card will be enough for me.

[pzarquon]

Good luck in restoring your relationship with your children, Aleno...

Me? Since becoming a parent, I always ask for only one thing every Father's Day: an uninterrupted nap. Everything else is just gravy. I have to admit, I like that my daughter's now old enough to make cards and bring home art...

[Mocha]

Best Wishes to both Aleno & Pzarquon! Being a parent nowdays is NOT easy. I've got 4 "kids" 2 guys 2 gals...youngest 35 oldest 40! Parents of today and their kids have so many things to consider and guiding the children to make wise choices is hard. ;)

[aleno]

Mahalo PZ and Mocha. I appreciate it.

When the boys was young, on fathers day, I got to chose what we were going to do. Funny how they would make suggestions and I'd always pick one of the things offered. I tried the " all I want is a little peice and quiet", but it never happened. I could still hear them outside playing or downstairs trying to be quiet and making plans on what I should do when I got out of bed....LOL. My ex even took them away for the day but I ended up missing them cause the house seemed to quiet...hahahaha.

[Mocha]

Your kids are ALWAYS your kids no matter how old. When they grow up to be adults they appreciate the guidance that you've given them...most of the time. I remind my kids that no matter what...we hang together...good or bad! ;)

[Leimamo]

Your kids are ALWAYS your kids no matter how old. When they grow up to be adults they appreciate the guidance that you've given them...most of the time. I remind my kids that no matter what...we hang together...good or bad! ;)
Funny you should mention this because my kids never fail to remind me that they are my kids as much as I try to convince them that I found them on my porch. Kidding of course. But as you say, we hang together in good times and bad.

My husband always wishes for the same thing year after year. To be waited on and not to spend any of his money on a night out as "my treat" to him. You know, I no work so he ends up paying for it afterall. :rolleyes:

[aleno]

Ahhh Leimamo,

Tell yo husband he lucky. After my divorce I hardly saw my kids then.

No matter what.....I always thank the good lord for the gift he gave me, my 3 sons.

[people]

This will be the first Father's Day spent without mine. I am not sure what to do, besides visiting his gravesite. I know his wish would have been to take a trip.

[Mocha]

People: Go to the graveyard and "talk" to your Dad..."take" him on a virtual trip...I always "talk" to my Dad and my father-in-law at the grave...some may think it strange but it gives me a sense of peace. Even thoughts can be enough if you don't want to visit the grave site. :)

[people]

People: Go to the graveyard and "talk" to your Dad..."take" him on a virtual trip...I always "talk" to my Dad and my father-in-law at the grave...some may think it strange but it gives me a sense of peace. Even thoughts can be enough if you don't want to visit the grave site. :)

Mocha: Mahalo for the suggestion. No, I don't think it's an odd to do.

[slickvic]

My kids ARE my fathers day gift to me forever. I dont expect anything out of them or my wife but for them to be happy! das real!


-vic

[aleno]

The greatest gift to a man is to have children who are healthy and happy. But when they become adults and move away you'll still wish they'd remember you on your birthday. I figure father's day, maybe they'll remember they have a father.
For me, being a father was my most cherished job. Even though my 2 sons are adults, I still wonder if they have enough money for food, are they happy, and if they know that I'm here if they need me.
Time sure flew by, I still remember when each kid was born. I can even tell you when each one stopped calling me daddy and just called me dad.

[Mocha]

Kids remember the things you do for them...even if they don't always say "Thanks" they remember in the little things you do...I have one son that always remembers when we bail him out of credit card debt...no questions asked, the card company calls us and we just end up paying. Many will say we're encouraging the dependency but so what! We haven't had to do it in over two years now...he has his own place and has a mortgage but is keeping up the payments. They're your kids NO MATTER WHAT! :o

[aleno]

Just a little update on my wish.

I recieved a call from my middle son. He's in the Air Force and I haven't spoken to him for a little over 2 years. He's stationed in Spain but is being transfered back to the states in July.

Well, I'm still numb, he asked if it was alright if stays with me for a week over the 4th of July holiday before he needs to report to his next duty station.

I said sure. It might not be fathers day yet but it sure felt like it today.

[Mocha]

It's heartwarming to know that your middle son was thinking of you even while in Spain. Father's Day will be delayed for you but it'll be more meaningful. :)

[aleno]

Ahh yes Mocha,

It'll be delayed but worth the wait. I can't wait to see him. He also sent some pictures and a few things he tought I'd like. I haven't recieved it yet but I can't wait. He wanted me to see what he looks like so when he arrives I won't pass him by...hahahaha.

[Mocha]

That'll be so neat...you guys will cry and all the small kid time memories will come back to you...when he was a baby, when he was born...you're lucky you have a chance to renew friendships, and that's what we want the kids to be...Friends forever...no matter what...and remind him that the door is always open to him. Mahalo for sharing the moment. :)

[Mocha]

As Father's Day approaches I'd like to wish all Dad's, GrandDads, Hanai Dads, Stepdads, and especially guys who just became Dad's...it's your day! Enjoy with the kids whatever you enjoy and take care! ;)

[aleno]

Aloha,

I wish the fathers Happy Fathers day.

Update one mo time.....

My oldest sent a card wishing me Happy Fathers day. Inside it says....thought you'ld like to see your grandsons.....

I get 3 grandsons from my oldest boy. I held the oldest and knew of the second one but the 3rd one is a total surprise, To recieve the picture makes this the best fathers day gift I ever recieved from that son.

Auwe....I get tears in my eyes just looking at it.

Thank you all who read this for sharing this moment.

Aloha,
Aleno

[Izzie]

http://pacificexpressions.com/ecards/pix/Father's_Day/enjoy.gif
Sure all you daddies out there deserve a real DAY OFF!
Wishing all you guys took advantage of it and did just that!
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Aloha HUGS!
:D

[Mocha]

Izzie: You make such nice pictures...are you an artist? The joking and pictures on the "An den" thread are too much...!!! :D Hope all the Dad's had a good one!

[people]

It felt so odd to visit my dad's grave for the first time this father's day. I noticed others who were picnicing and sitting on beach chairs around gravesites. There were other families that wee having barbecues with kids running around the tombstones. In a way, I thought that was rather disrespectful to be running around playing on a gravesite. On the other hand, I could see the families' intention of spending father's day with the dad who isn't physically here.

This is still a new experience for me of living without my father. I couldn't help but stop to post this as I was browsing through the threads. It just came out of my mouth...

I never thought the day would come, dad.
Never imagined you would go without a last goodbye.
I don't think you expected to leave this soon either.
I still see your appointments on the calendar for next week.
Thought you would be coming back home soon;
instead, I saw you slowly go.
I don't kow if you even saw my face and the tears I tried to hold back.
But I saw you, slip into a darkness of a workd none of us have ever lived in yet. I know one day we'll be together.

[Mocha]

It must have been really hard for you "people" to visit your Dad's gravesite for the first Father's day without him...but remember I told you before...he'll always be with you so if you "talk" to him there or in your heart or outloud he'll hear you, just believe. As long as others at the grave site don't step on the headstones of others I think it's okay. It's how they would have spent the day with their Dad's if he were there physically. Have a joyous day! :)