TO A VERY SPECIAL STEPFATHER FOR BEING THERE WHEN I NEEDED A HAND. THANKS SO MUCH WENDELL FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE.
When I was young, you helped me grow, And taught me all I had to know Of love and trust and faith and hope, And everything it takes to cope. You may have thought I didn't hear, Or maybe that you weren't quite clear; But all the things you taught to me Were heeded very carefully, And now I want to thank you for Your love, your care, and so much more!
When I was just a tiny kid, Do you remember when, The time you kissed my bruises, Or cleaned by soiled chin? You scrambled for the balls I hit, (Short-winded more than not,) Yet, every time we'd play a game, You praised the "outs" I caught. It seems like only yesterday, You wiped away my tears, And late at night I called your name, To chase away my fears. Though time has changed your handsome grip, Your hair is snowy white, You gait's a little slower now, Thick glasses help your sight. Oh, do I thirst for years gone by, To be that growing lad, Re-living all of the memories, Of growing with my dad.
Daddies have the tools to make A doghouse or a kite, Arms to swing you in the air And hug you very tight. Lots of games to play with you, Experiments to try, Dimes to give the ice-cream man When he comes whistling by. Pocketknives and fishing rods, A funny joke to share, Hands to help with buttons, and To fold with yours in prayer. ~By Doris Chalma Brock~
Thanks Dad
Thanks Dad, for teaching us to be strong, Thanks Dad, for showing us what's right from wrong. Thanks Dad, for giving us enough shelters, Thanks Dad, for sharing with us our tears and laughters. Thanks Dad, for teaching us to stand on our own, Thanks Dad, for all the love and care you have shown. Thanks Dad, for giving us support and inspirations, Thanks Dad, for guiding us in our decisions. Thanks Dad, for being responsible, kind and hardworking, Thanks Dad, for lending us your time when we're praying. What more can we ask from a great father like you, For dear, precious daddies are very special and few, Thats why we should say, "Thanks Dad, To You!"
WITH LOTS OF RESPECT, JEANNIE
