Father’s Day
We have Sonora Louise
Smart Dodd to thank for creating the tradition of celebrating Father’s Day. The
idea came to her while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909.
She wanted to honor her
father, William Jackson Smart. Her dad, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when
his wife died giving birth to their sixth child. He raised his children all by
himself on a rural farm in the state of Washington.
celebrated, but it was
not made an official national holiday until 1972.
A Father’s Life
A father’s life is
cluttered
With tools and nails
and stuff.
He works with them each
day.
He’s very rough and
tough.
A father’s child is
special
No matter what the
gender.
He plays with them each
day
He’s very sweet and
tender.
This post is a small excerpt from my book, Fun Through the Seasons.
I don't know if my husband is a descendent of Sonora or not, but I'd like to think that he might be.
I'm wishing all my readers a wonderful day and hope you have a nice time celebrating with your family.
My father is gone now and I miss him very much.
But he will always be alive in my heart.
I don't know who tried to enhance this picture with color.
But, I'm innocent until proven guilty.
Maybe I was meant to be an illustrator, too.
Intersting! I didn't know all that. My dad died four years ago and I miss him everyday, but I'm so grateful for all the years I had with him.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara. I try to make learning fun in my articles. I've had many comments from parents that they enjoy reading them also. And, I don't think we will ever get over missing our parents.
DeleteWonderful post. Such an interesting story. I miss my dad, too. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosi. Thanks. We will always miss our dads.
DeleteThis is a wonderful post on Father's Day. I miss my dad, too.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your book very much. It is wonderful and had a wealth of fantastic ideas for teachers, parents, and youth leaders. You've done an excellent job writing this book!
Hi Brenda. Thank you so much, I am glad you liked my book. It does have a lot of fun info in it for kids of all ages.
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