Father's Day Eve

I have been thinking a lot about this holiday in which we celebrate our father's. Father's Day has been on my mind because I don't know what to get my dad. I get my mother the same thing every year and she seems pleased with her gift. But what about dad? He doesn't need the flowers I get mom every year. Here are a few of my thoughts...none of which solve the gift dilema! Fathers: I watch with a tad bit of jealously the relationship my son has with his father. Mike is truly the light of Stephen's life. Too bad Megan and Abbie are missing out on this relationship they could have with their dad. I am sure that they won't call Mike. Then, there is Ashley... I wonder what Randy could do to make his daughter worship him a fourth as much as Stephen worships Mike. She loves her dad but seems very content to talk to him on the phone every few days and be happy. This for me is very sad. Ashley has truly missed out on the joys of a close father/daughter relationship. I have watched the heartbreak Mike is experiencing right now believing that the end for his dad is near. Mike is full of regret that he lives so far away and hasn't been able to do more for his dad. He is also so angry that he has two siblings that live in the same town and are MIA when it comes to seeing Floy. I have watched and listened to my mom and her sister try to capture some of the father they remember. They want so badly to reverse the effects of my grandfather's illness. It is so hard to watch. I am also thinking about my brother and the joy he must be feeling while experiencing his first Father's Day. Finally, I feel lucky! My dad is the best. He is healthy and happy. He loves unconditionally, hurts when we hurt, is proud of all we have done and honors the paths we have chosen for our lives. I wish this moment in time with my dad could last forever. I think about all the situations above and feel very blessed to have the dad I have right now! I love you Dad! (I still don't know what to get you though!)<3 Steph