With Fathers Day being yesterday today had to be a post dedicated to my dad. My dad has had a really tough year. He was diagnosed with Cancer in February of 2012. He went through several tough months of Chemo and would go straight to work after. He was put in the hospital in August of 2012 and stayed there for over a month. He then went on the tough road to get healthy enough for a Stem Cell transplant which happened this past January. He is now back to work daily, working out at the gym, working in his garden etc.
My dad is truly my hero. His persistence, courage and vow to not give up inspires me every single day. When I think about something hard in life I realize what he has been through and know that it’s not THAT hard.
Not only am I thankful for that part of my dad but for the person he raised me to be. I know I am lucky to have grown up with a very involved dad because some aren’t as lucky. He taught me how to throw a baseball, how to drive, what kind of man to look for to marry and how to budget my bank account.
I have learned countless lessons from him but most of all I am grateful for who he is and that he continues to fight.
Happy belated Fathers Day to all the dads out there. Your kids are grateful for you.
