Today is just an ordinary Wednesday to most people. In the grand scheme of things it is pretty much like every other day. In our home , I woke the kids, made them Breakfast, packed Gem's lunch, school bag and then walked up to the school with her. But before we left I made one Phone call to my Dad, because he turned 60 today.
He told me that he was no longer celebrating Birthdays after 59 and Mom agrees because it's her 60th next year., but that didn't stop me from singing him Happy Birthday anyway.
He's a pretty stubborn guy, and known to be a work-a- holic, and lines up job after job. Under neath the rough exterior he is a helpful person, and cares about his wife, kids and Grand kids.
He taught me to ride a bike , bought me my horse, and showed me how to milk a cow.
He showed great patience during some of my all time classic blunders for example: When I walked the wheel irrigation line UP and OVER the barbed wire fence, even after he reminded me to watch out ; When I broke the new stands clean off the brand new hay- turner, again after he reminded me to lift them up when I was finished raking the hay; And when I wrapped the harrow around the little tractor, of course having been forewarned not to turn too sharp.
Now that I'm grown and no longer live on the farm, I'll leave the stupid things yet to be done to my neices and nephews, he'll need patience, and understanding for them too. After all, I received 50% of my genetics from him, and I'm certain 1/2 of his gray hairs are from Me.
Happy Birthday Dad. I love you.
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