Dooley Noted: 6/19/2016
Today, I was granted one more Father’s Day with my dad.
Three years ago, we thought we were afforded the last one.
After three years of my father being cancer-free, every holiday feels a little more valuable than in the past.
Today, I got to spend time with the man who sacrificed moment after moment, year after year to provide for his family.
And he still does.
He provides us with comfort when we hurt.
He provides us with support when we need a fan.
He provides us with unconditional love, no matter our circumstances nor temperaments.
And he has walked each of his girls down the aisle to marry the loves of their lives.
As I watched the future father of my children playfully joke with my own father, I realized what a full life my father has lived.
Cancer could not stop him.
To me, he will always be the epitome of not only strength, but strength endurance.
I hope you take a moment today to see the father figures of your lives in that special light only they reflect.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley
P.S. I love you, Daddy-O.
