There is Nothing like a Good Dad!
I just spent a week with my Dad and the family. I really learned a lot about him, and a lot about me.
Firstly, he is very analytical. He has an engineering degree, and even started on his Masters at my Alma Mater CWRU. As a Black man accepted into a top engineering school during those times – you KNOW he is smart.
But what I most appreciate about my Dad is not just his wisdom, and intelligence, but how he takes care of everything. I mean, I couldn’t lift my bags (and I lug 70 lbs. easily by my-”little Ms. Independent self” every week. When I spilled something, he wiped it up before I could grab a towel.
He and Shirley even insisted on sleeping on the air mattress and put me up in the Master Bedroom with the jacuzzi and huge walk-in closet! I objected profusely, but they INSISTED. All GUESTS this week had a bed.
People always say men look for a woman like their mom and women look for a man like their dad. I gotta tell you why I would love a man like my pops:
- the way he takes care of everything makes you feel like a lady. We like that!
- he comes home EVERY evening. Not night – EVENING and has dinner with his wife. They do simple things like watch TV together or fun things like golf or Ballroom dancing. And they just enjoy life together.
- He can FIX STUFF!! I watch him fix the broken mailbox outside, fix the car, and even change an electrical cord/plug on an appliance. There is nothing like an educated, professional (General Motors) man who aint too cute to fix something!!
- he cares for every detail. He is so analytical.
HAHAHA!
I laugh because I am the exact opposite. When he wanted to make sure we got to the airport on time, he worked the minutes backwards to our departure time. When he wasn’t sure if all of my bags would fit in the SUV, fast as lightning–he pulled out a TAPE MEASURE to check the size of the bags and the trunk. Me on the other hand, I would throw the bags in there and find out when I couldn’t close the hatch.
I could go on and on… I have a GOOD Dad!
It reminds me of Abba Father. He cares for every little detail. He plans stuff out for me.
He FIXES STUFF!
I am thankful that I have a Daddy that I can still run to when I need anything. And he is always there- just like my “Father” in heaven.
I enjoy running to both of my Dads and I know they appreciate my love and quality time.
So, I won’t complain should I meet a guy who opens the door, stands up when I approach the table at a restaurant, grabs my coat, or insists on driving me to the airport. I appreciate the smart guy who can analyze every situation and effectively problem-solve. I want him to love his Father also.
I can submit to that for sure!!
I can also appreciate the one who just wants to stay home with me every night.
Over Christmas I am reminded of how marriage can still work in these times. I just have to wait on my “Dad” up there to send someone like my Dad down here.
I salute all GOOD men and GOOD Dads. I know its not Fathers Day but, thank God for the good ones who are here and those who blessed us while they were here.
Give yours a hug!!
Kelly Chapman
