Happy Father's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"And you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4

I'd first like to say Happy Father's Day to the wonderful father of my children, Kenny. God has truly blessed me with not only a great husband but a hard working, fun (funny, funny, funny guy) encouraging, caring, and involved father to our children. He makes us all laugh when maybe we should be a bit more serious, he's got some of the old school ways mixed with some more modern day parenting and he's a great listener too--even if he has one eye on the Met game ;) And when there are those hard to answer questions from the kids-he will always say "go ask your mother." You're the best dad ever and we all love you and want to wish you a very Happy Dad's Day.

To my Dad--Happy Father's Day. I've heard it said that daughters will unknowingly marry someone a lot like their father and although Kenny and my Dad are different in a lot of ways they are very similar in others. One being their great sense of humor and their ability to make others laugh. I think there is nothing like a guy that can make you laugh :)

To my father-in-law who is no longer with us but whose absence is ever present, Mr. Croke-Dad. We all miss you!!!!!!!

To my brothers, Richie and Kenny, brothers-in-law, Larry, Boo, Ray and soon-to-be-father, Brian--Happy Father's Day--you all possess the qualities that make not only great husbands but also great fathers.

And to all family members and friends--Happy Father's Day!!

And just a P.S.
*Don't ever underestimate your influence and role as a father in the lives of your children. I recently read in Focus on the Family Magazine that research shows that children with involved fathers do better in school, have a higher standard of living and have significantly lower chances of risky behaviors.

P.S.S.
http://www.familymanweb.com/ "Reminding dads of whats most important"