Juneteenth and West Virginia Day are in the historical books. Father’s Day was a day that proved to be outstanding. Temperatures were in the eighties, with a cool breeze to beat. So, celebrations were definitely in order for fathers.
To define the image of a father, one must take a look at some actions. One of the greatest actions for his children would be modeling respect and love towards the children’s mother. No doubt another action would be that he would want his children to be greater than him. Not only that, his love should remain steadfast with the children knowing that they are unconditionally loved.
Sure, fathers should provide space for their children to make mistakes and learn from their failures, stepping in only when there is a physical danger.
A father can be an uncle, a stepfather, or even a grandfather. It takes a firm and loving hand to guide the family. Actually, the worth of a father cannot be measured.
Sunday found many folks owing their father a debt of gratitude and honor. Fatherhood is a noble calling and a privilege. One of the greatest rewards of parenting is seeing a small part of oneself in the offsprings. So dads, don’t walk too fast; one’s off spring may be following one’s footsteps. May God bless the fathers of this land, every day. Help them to be the fathers who will lead their children on the right path.
An unknown author wrote the following:
“What makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain. The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer day, the calm of a quiet sea, the generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night, the wisdom of the ages, the power of an eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring, the faith of a mustard seed, the patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need, then God combined these qualities, when there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so…He called it…Dad!”
May every day be Father’s Day!
Life’s daily lessons for this week are listed. Some small acts have a ripple effect…that’s how the world changes.
1. Let someone in a person’s lane.
2. Teamwork is the best work.
3. Be humble when victorious.
4. Pick up a piece of trash.
5. Return one’s shopping cart.
Much needed rain has fallen. More than an inch was well received. Between showers, farmers are making hay, with the outcome being much smaller than usual. June 21 has come and gone. This being the longest day of daylight (summer solstice), it embraces the days that will follow with shorter daylight hours. The shorter days of sunlight will become more noticeable over time. Flowers continue to add their beauty to the eye of the beholder.
Quotes for the week are as follows:
“Remember, half the doctors in this country graduated in the bottom half of their class.”…Al Mcauire
‘In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.”…Rachel Carson
“Life is short and there will always be dirty dishes, so let’s dance.” — James Howe
‘My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Any fool can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a daddy.” — Philip Whitmore
Sitting out on the patio is the best place to hear the “Talk of the Grove.”
“Pidge” Anderson took off her first tomato on Thursday. Good eating! She still has lots of tomatoes at the greenhouse.
Saturday was the annual Mitchell reunion which was held at the VFW pavilion. A group of George Mitchell’s descendants took a field trip to Dry Run to see where George’s homeplace was. It was here that his father, Peter Mischler, (the Lutheran preacher) came to live with him, and upon his passing was taken by sled to the Old Propst Church cemetery where he was buried. The group was met by Dennis Mitchell who was the tour guide, showing where various family members once lived, stopping by the Mitchell Cemetery to pay tribute to those who lived so long ago.
Justin, April, Colby and Chloe Simmons, along with Ronnie and Tammy Lambert, enjoyed a week at Holden Beach, North Carolina. While on vacation, they enjoyed looking for shells and shark teeth, fishing, eating a lot of yummy food and playing mini golf.
Father’s Day picnics were had on Sunday. St. John and Calvary Lutheran churches joined to enjoy a hymn sing service, as well as a picnic following. Much celebration took place for all the fathers living in this community.
Clickety-clacks for the chin waggers are as follows:
•“The Lord of the Rings” movie was filmed in New Zealand.
•King Tut was 19 years old when he died.
•China invented silk material.
•President Bill Clinton was a Rhodes scholar.
•President Theodore Roosevelt worked to save football from being banned in the United States.
Concerns are for Charles Anderson, Sheila Armstrong, Roger and Joan Ashley, Mercedes Aumann, Dave Basagic, “Bo” and Dora Boggs, Larry Byers, Jeff Craig, Stanley Dahmer, Isaac Eye, Carl Gant, Sue Hall, Clyde Hamilton, Armanda Heavner, Starr Hedrick, Keith Hoover, Cynthia Hurry, Gary Jamison, Mike and Lisa Jamison, Tara Kelley, Lori Ann Lambert, Melissa Lambert, Roger Mallow, Yvonne Marsh, the family and friends of Dave McConnell, Willa Nelson, Alda Propst, Sheldon Propst, Eldon Rexrode, Bernie and Margaret Sasscer, Robbie Sites and Edwin Wimer.
