It's complicated. I suppose that it's natural to only remember the good times with the passing of time. That's what I do. Time has diminished the difficulties that I had with my father. Now I can say that I didn't know what it was like to be in his shoes and with that I accept him for who he was. I am reminded that a person can learn a lot by just observing. I was tough with my kids but I didn't lay a hand on them (ok so an occasional smack on the butt) or say derogatory things to them. Those two things never felt good to me and I learned that it probably wasn't a good thing to do to them. Having said that, I was not perfect and although I was tested many times I did the best I could. I love him and I miss him and I wish that my children could have known him. I'm sure they would have thought that he was the bomb! :) Today I wish all fathers out there a happy day! Time does help to heal all wounds.
Thought for the day: I don't have a good quote today. What I know for sure was that my father was mellowing out when he passed away. I wish that I could have had more time with him.
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