How did Father's Day go for you?

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It was mixed here. We spent Saturday w/DH family at the zoo, and went to see my dad on Sunday. Then DH started getting grumpier as the day went on. Started making comments about not asking what he wanted to do on “his” day. This surprised me as we had talked about these plans in the week before, and this was exactly what we had talked about. I don’t know if he was upset that we didn’t wake him up w/presents, etc. or what. We went out a couple weeks ago and spent a bundle on some summer clothes he badly needed, new shorts, shirts, etc. and said that would be his present. Maybe he forgot, or thought we forgot him. I tried to ask him, and he keeps avoiding it. The kids didn’t get to give him their cards until bed time 'cause we got up late and then left for the day. Didn’t get home until bedtime. So it was a mixed bag.
 
Hello All

Even though father’s may be difficult to get on with at times, still treasure them. I lost mine 25 years ago, so went to the Cementery to say my prayers there.

God Bless you
Saint Andrew.
 
I may have had the best Father’s Day this year. My wife received her Sacraments yesterday. Baptism, Holy Communion and Conformation. Couldn’t ask for a better day and gift then that.
 
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I may have had the best Father’s Day this year. My wife received her Sacraments yesterday. Baptism, Holy Communion and Conformation. Couldn’t ask for a better day and gift then that.
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How lovely…congratulations to both of you!
 
We had a so-so day. I had a multiple day migraine and Sunday was my best day since Thursday.

My migraine truly improved when my DH brought me communion at home since I couldn’t go to Mass – I was still feeling quite nauseous and just getting dressed for church would have done me in. So, recieving Eucharist from my husband was wonderful. He had gone to a local nursing home and distributed there before returning to me.

My father-in law is very ill and my DH went to see him alone as the children bother my pa-in-law these days.

We had simple a dinner on our deck. The worst was when we were getting ready to go get ice cream and the new son physicallly attacked the older son. He kind of melted down from there. So no ice cream.

DH did go hit some balls at the driving range solo and he seemed to have a decent day. The new kid, well, we forgive him, but he could have made the day better if he had controlled himself.
 
I had a delighttful Father’s Day!

I began by serving as the Reader at Mass, reading the Epistle and leading the congregation during the Prayers of the Faithful.

Then we went out for brunch at a local Mexican restaurant that was having “Dad Eats Free” day. I had a very delicious chicken burrito.

Then I rested at home while enjoying my two daughters’ home-made cards and the small gift they gave me (a CD with some good music on it).

Later on, I cooked up some steaks and had supper with everyone (my wife was home by then, after having to work a rare Sunday at her store). Overall, a simple yet wonderful day!
 
My oldest daughter (3 yrs.) had a 104 degree fever and my youngest daughter (4 months) had constipation. Even though my wife and I had little sleep for the previous two nights, she had cards, presents and breakfast waiting when I got up. I realized how truly blessed I am. It was the best father’s day!
 
On my way:
I may have had the best Father’s Day this year. My wife received her Sacraments yesterday. Baptism, Holy Communion and Conformation. Couldn’t ask for a better day and gift then that.
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Congratulations! Please relay a hearty Welcome Home!
 
I just had to mention what I experienced on Father’s Day:

In the days leading up to Father’s Day, I felt like the media and Madison Avenue were beginning to bombard us with endless commercials about Father’s Day cakes, suits for dad, barbecue grills, electronics for pop, etc. To be honest, I was getting pretty cynical about Father’s Day, which never used to get this much attention. It was always a distant second to Mother’s Day.

Anyway, I attended my first Mass on Sunday, June 19–Father’s Day and our Pastor had a few words about it and wished all the fathers well. It was at that moment that my thick head finally received the message: It dawned on me that Father’s Day has taken on a much greater importance than in times past because so many fathers are fighting in wars around the world and many are losing their life, many will never see their children again. Then I lost it, I got seriously choked up (although no one noticed, of course) and had to wipe tears from my eyes. I think the emotion of Father’s Day coupled with the fact that my emotions on having made my first Confession and the next day having returned to the Church was just a lot for me to handle.

And that was how I’ll remember Father’s Day, 2005.
 
Probably a lot of mixed emotions for my Dad. My brother was home, but he’s leaving for Japan for a year today. But it was nice that he could be here for fathers day. Also though, his mom died Saturday morning, so he was on the phone most of the day with funeral homes in PA and with his brother and sister, making arrangements. So we tried to keep the mood uplifted but not too much because he was so tired and sad over grandma. We had a cake though, after his favorite dinner, and he got some gifts from us, gift cards and clothes mostly. Made him smile, anyway.

I think next year will probably be better, though.
 
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