tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post114204996026387324..comments2023-10-22T04:57:31.068-07:00Comments on D-Place: FathersD-Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910123960971438134noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1145832100598905452006-04-23T15:41:00.000-07:002006-04-23T15:41:00.000-07:00Fathering is a difficult thing. YOur father might ...Fathering is a difficult thing. YOur father might be in is 70s now think about it probably being in the military was the best that he could do in order for your family to have a decent life. Men of that era in particuar have a very difficult time showing emotions. I am sure he felt just as bad as you felt when you got third place. Sometimes things come out the wrong way. There is no greater joy than coaching your kids's soccer team or football. He was too busy trying to make sure you had a decent life. Yes it's hurtful but be thankful yo that your father was there...in the sense that he still provided for you all. He is reaching out to you man....he is older now give him a chance. Have a heart to heart let him know not having you around how it affected you. My father passed away and I can't have him back there is so much I wanted to talk to him about. I felt the same way you do now but when he died apart of me has never been the same. Talk to your dad you are an adult now he is not gonna send you for the belt. This is your chance to have a relationship with him don't miss out on that. It sounds like he was being the best Father that he knew how to be....you said you didn't want a lecture but I'm giving you one.......cause I'm your brother and I love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1144183399621699752006-04-04T13:43:00.000-07:002006-04-04T13:43:00.000-07:00I feel you on this. But I will say, there are pro...I feel you on this. But I will say, there are probably much worse Dads out thereduglahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541311324696906172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1142546396389329222006-03-16T13:59:00.000-08:002006-03-16T13:59:00.000-08:00Interesting story, D.Sorry to hear about Smith's f...Interesting story, D.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about Smith's father too. How unfortunate. A close friend of mine lost his father last year. Always sad when that happens.<BR/><BR/>My father was a rolling stone. Wherever he laid his hat was his home....and when he died...in 1990....all he left us was alone.<BR/><BR/>My father wasn't around much, but I loved him. I harbored no animosity towards him whatsoever. He even apologized for not being around later in life, but I was already at peace (I smile as I think about it) with him. <BR/><BR/>He died of cancer and we had established a relationship that was cool. He sent me letters, told me how proud he was that I finished college, and that I had grown to be a responsible, respectable young man. He was sincere.<BR/><BR/>Why be angry over something I had no control? Shit happens then you die.Arch City Expatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928344388482144188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1142372528212313132006-03-14T13:42:00.000-08:002006-03-14T13:42:00.000-08:00I like your introspective piece here. I have a st...I like your introspective piece here. I have a strained relationship with my father. We rarely talk, and it's mainly because he was never a part of my life, and I have become accustomed to it. Somehow, I still love him, but we have this distance we are comfortable with.Waddie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01005290279854417619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1142317492314711172006-03-13T22:24:00.000-08:002006-03-13T22:24:00.000-08:00I have an oblivious love for my dad, but he was no...I have an oblivious love for my dad, but he was not the greatest father. My emotions are complicated on this subject, thanks for inspiring my next post.Don't Oppress Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421283319770867290noreply@blogger.com