Sunday, June 17th, 2007
Happy Father’s Day!
My dad was one of the biggest influencers in my life. I think we dads sometimes forget the tremendous impact we have on our children’s lives… Each moment we interact with our kids is a chance to pick them up or knock them down. If you wonder how big an impact you have on your child’s life, consider the finding that most young children associate their view of their father with their view of God… No pressure! lol
My dad passed in 2000, WAY before his time. That’s a story for another time. To this day, I remember countless times when we’d go random places and people would run up to him and say hello, introduce their children and tell them, “This is Mr. Flynn. This is the guy I’ve told you about.” That probably sounds like some kinda weird to most people, and it was sometimes. My dad was larger than life at that time in my life. He worked a room like a politician, made people laugh like an entertainer, built stuff, talked about God and philosophy over pizza & beer, and played b-ball with me when he got home from work. He was some kind of amazing.
Years later, he no longer was a giant to me. I saw him for the man he truly was, and it was then that he became my hero. l
Here’s to you, Dad. I miss you. I hope I honour you with the way I raise my kids. You’re the best.
John
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