Tribute To Dads on
Father s Day
by Paul Banas
Dads spend their lives thinking about their families.
They slog hard at work so that they can bring home the
bacon. They allow their own preferences to play second
fiddle to others at home. And they routinely forgo their own
happiness to bring a smile on the lips of their children.
In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Father's
Day a holiday, to be celebrated on the third Sunday of
June. Father's day presents a wonderful opportunity to
celebrate fatherhood. It's a day to reflect back on the
special, if often unacknowledged, role dads play in our
lives. It's a time to remember the innumerable sacrifices
fathers make for us, and repay them by saying those
simple words dads love to hear, "Thanks Dad, I love you."
Here are some great ideas to help you celebrate
Father's Day:
1. Dad doesn't have to wait for his next birthday to feel
special. If there is a shirt, a watch or season tickets to a
game that dad has been wanting to buy for a long time but
just never had the time for, let him know you took the time
to care. ATTENTION CHRONIC PAIN &
2. Dads may not be sentimental around the house but
they love to display their Father's Day cards with pride. FIBROMYALGIA SUFFERS!
Give your dad a Father's Day card. If you have the time, One year ago I woke up and could hardly walk. I had intense pain in my legs and it continued for several days; I was
you can even make your own card, letting dad know how unable to bend down unless I had something to pull myself
much you love him. back up with. The pain was so bad I couldn't even lay on my
3. Spend some quality time with your dad. Make the back or walk down stairs. It would
day a special family occasion by watching a movie keep me up at night and if I
together or playing some of his favorite music. bumped into anything, the pain
4. Treat your dad to dinner at a fine restaurant. Better would come on even stronger. My
still, surprise him by cooking up his favorite dish at home. arms hurt so bad I couldn't fix my
(If you don't cook, order out from his favorite restaurant hair, carry groceries, or do even
and have a quiet evening with dad.) the simplest of my daily activities.
5. Get your dad a Father's Day gift that is personal and Later I began to lose my appetite
which expresses the measure of your love for him. Give and lost a lot of weight. All of my medical tests came back negative,
something you know your dad will love and use often. This I was put on one pill then two pills
way, your dad will remember you everytime he uses the but they caused me to be dizzy and
gift. drowsy all the time.
Above all, remember, it's not the gift, as much as the I started seeing Dr. Smith (I was
thought behind it that counts - especially, with dads. Ask driving 90 miles round trip, but it was worth it!) and now I have
any father what he wants for Father's Day, and the answer my energy and appetite back, my pain is at least 80% gone,
will be "Not another tie or golf club". It's easier to buy gifts and, I've even noticed my allergies are getting better! It has
for moms, considering there are so many options been the best decision that I have made during this whole
available for women. But when it comes to buying Father's process. Thank you Dr. Smith. Marilyn Ramos, Yuba City, CA,
Day gifts for dads, it's easy to run out of ideas. Bookkeeper
About the Author: Paul Banas was looking for a business idea that ATTENTION NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
would allow him the flexibility to spend time with his family. Paul Banas If you would like information on getting your life back,
is a founder of GreatDad.com - a leading source of experience, please call the Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Hotline
recommendations, inspiration and advice for dads - delivered from the
male perspective. Toll Free @ 1-800-459-0122 to order your very ownspecial FREE report!
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