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May 18, 2005
A Father's Days
Dedicated to my father ~ George Rhebergen ~ with deepest appreciation
I remember years ago, you said
"I would like to have been a better father"
as though you hadn't been and all opportunity had gone
I do not recall
being hungry or cold or unloved
I do recall
laughter open arms a caring heart
self evaluation is not the truest guide comparing what is to what could have been leads to despair
I have seen fathers in many days and know you to be the best
you led me to God not prideful or selfish but with a woman at your side and children beneath your wing humbly seeing His example of a Father's love pale our own
you taught me tears sometimes matter more than muscle
you showed me to forgive when hopes turned into dreams and morning comes
you did not stop being a father
nor I your son
when I left home to return with a woman at my side and children beneath my own wing but coached from further along encouraging me onward into this new and sometimes overwhelming life
and years from now (many, I pray) when God has finally called you home you will not cease to be a Dad for what I saw you live I will live myself in ongoing appreciation of lessons truly taught and the Truth behind the man
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