Today is Friday, June 13th, 2014; Karen's Korner #2835

One more Max Lucado (today's email) for Father's Day. He has recently published a book titled "Dad Time". I have not read it nor seen a copy, but I am sure it is typical "Max"; a breath of fresh air:

A Father's Day Remembrance

"I remember my first Father's Day without a father. Perhaps you do too. For thirty-one years, I had one of the best. But now he's gone. He is buried under an oak tree in a west Texas cemetery. It seems strange he isn't here. I guess that's because he was never gone. He was always close by. Always available. Always present. His words were nothing novel. His achievements, though admirable, were nothing extraordinary. But his presence was. Like a warm fireplace in a large house, he was a constant source of comfort.

"He comes to mind often. When I smell 'Old Spice' aftershave, I think of him. When I see a bass boat, I see his face. I hear him chuckle. He had a copyright chuckle that always came with a wide grin and arched eyebrows. And I knew if I ever needed him, he would be there.......like a warm fireplace!"

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