When God Created Fathers
by Erma Bombeck

When the good Lord was creating fathers He started with a tall frame. And a female angel nearby said, "What kind of father is that? If You're going to make children so close to the ground, why have You put fathers up so high? He won't be able to shoot marbles without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss a child without a lot of stooping."

And God smiled and said, "Yes, but if I make him child-size, whom would children have to look up to?" And when God made a father's hands, they were large and sinewy. And the angel shook her head sadly and said, "Do You know what You're doing?" Large hands are clumsy. They can't manage diaper pins, small buttons, rubber bands on ponytails or even remove splinters caused by baseball bats."

And God smiled and said, "I know, but they're large enough to hold everything a small boy empties from his pockets at the end of a day ... yet small enough to cup a child's face in his hands." And then God molded long slim legs and broad shoulders. And the angel nearby had a heart attack. "Boy, this is the end of the week, all right," she clucked, " Do You realize You just made a father without a lap? How is he going to pull a child close to him without the kid falling between his legs?"

And God smiled and said, "A mother needs a lap. A father needs strong shoulders to pull a sled, balance a boy on a bicycle, or hold a sleepy head on the way home from the circus." God was in the middle of creating two of the largest feet anyone had ever seen when the angel could contain herself no longer. "That's not fair. Do You honestly think those large boats are going to dig out of bed early in the morning when the baby cries? Or walk through a small birthday party without crushing at least three of the guests?"

And God smiled and said. "They'll work. You'll see. They'll support a small child who wants to 'ride a horse to Banbury Cross,' or scare off mice at the summer cabin, or display shoes that will be a challenge to fill." God worked throughout the night, giving the father few words, but a firm, authoritative voice; eyes that saw everything, but remained calm and tolerant. Finally, almost as an afterthought, He added tears. Then He turned to the Angel and said, "Now are you satisfied that he can love as much as a mother?" The angel shuteth up.

Our Soldiers Who Are Also Fathers

Orlando
Father To Montego, Trininty, & Future Debrick

Shane
Father To Russell, Max, Renae, & Kylie

Tony
Father To Alyssa, Patrick, Chris, & Lilli

David
Father To Darian & Kyhlee

Mike
Father To Krickette & Mora "His Children"

Chris
Father To Chloe

Will
Father To Willa


Not all who father a child is a dad. A dad has a special touch and always there for the loves of his life not only physically but in the hearts who miss their fathers due to his career. But, Dad will always love you and think about you. Hopefully one day the fathers who arent dad's to their blood, will realize they are missing something special and step up. But, if they dont they have strong mothers who will always be there for their children. You know who you are, you never damaged or taken the strength of the amazing women who taking care of the beautiful miracles of life.