Eddie, could not have had a father better than you.
Think of all the places you took him, including to the zoo.
It’s mind blowing for me, to just count the hours,
That you spend at baseball,(I am glad for you.when it showers!)
You’re teaching him the Christian life that many Fathers, sadly do not.
And, thus I chose this picture to show the love you and Eddie have got.
Your love of baseball and teaching him I think he’s really quite hot!
So I am just popping in to say, Butch, that you have a very happy Father’s Day.
And I just know that everything is coming with many blessings..your way!
Love, Pangie aka Nana
6/18/2023
Dedicated to Butch, my outstanding Son-In-Law!
slits in the blinds
of a guestroom
leaking morning through
skinny orange white cat
follows an old man in his underwear
down the hall to the bathroom
and back to his bed
she meows, stands on his chest
rubs her nose on his head
purrs
licks his whiskers
--part of the hospitality package
echoes down the hall
cries
his almost two year old granddaughter
not letting her mommy sleep
so excited last night to see her grandpa
ran straight into his arms giggling
rattles down the hall
his soon to be son in law
in Kevlar and other prison gear
(garage door opens and closes)
puts "bob" at the end of his daughter's dad's name
thinks he's cute
kid knows whiskey, barbecue, and football
they get along just fine
buying a turkey for his ex today
might help her cook it too
just like last year
get to see his two little dogs
who will bark and whine and jump all over the place
the divorce made their two humans
pretty good friends
but he misses them
he'll stay all week
be sad to leave
little angel peeks into his bedroom
enters the doorway
she giggles
it isn't going to be a happy Thanksgiving
it already is
You can hear the resentment in my voice
I don't wanna be mad, but I don't have a choice
I don't have thin skin – I been rubbed raw
Blessed are the meek and the sons-in-law
All that I say, you undermine
You undercut me every time
Now nuthin' that I say to my kids has any worth
Someday the sons-in-law shall inherit the earth
I try, oh I try to be an attentive husband
Try to provide for my family, best I can
Work all day, that must count for somethin'
To take my place in the back of the line of men
I say this and you say that
Well, say hello to Mr. Doormat
You can wipe your feet on me when you enter my door
Blessed are the meek and the sons-in-law
Look at us all, so desperate and sad
Having to call some dictator "Dad"
It's enough to make your sense of injustice whirl
Oh, give us your tired sons-in-law of the world
GRANDSON-IN-LAW
This wish is filled with lots of fun
For my grandson-in-law Andrew
He will turn 37 in the year of 2021
And will carry a few memories too
He married my granddaughter
Becoming my grandson-in-law
He is a loving husband and father
Now he even calls me grandma
I’m glad to have him in our family
Sending many blessings his way
For him to be more than happy
As he enjoys this special birthday
Love, Grandma Flo
If parents were to write a letter to son-in-law what would they say?
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Her laughter
like burbling waterfall
should gush down forever from within
Her trusting
nature like blowing winds
should trust endlessly without betray
Her dreams are
bright, tender like flowers.
Help her realize them. Don't crush them.
Her feelings
of love, serving like tree,
reciprocate with love and service.
24th February 2021
Contest Winner images in parallel - 1st place
So beautiful they are in their hearts soul and mind
Sweet laughter and logic they will never leave behind
Each one as unique as a precious gem
Of a special love that only they can give
Their minds on an endless flight
Will always soar high and out of sight
As the stars start to light the sky at night
and you see a star flash that has gone by
Remember the love that I give you
To my daughter and son who will always be one.
T Reams for my sweet daughter Amber and son in law Adam
Never have I ever
Told my mother-in-law she's fat
Okay, I probably have
I lied, so I'm sorry about that
I've never locked the refrigerator
When she comes to spend the night
Okay, you know I did
I even unscrewed the light
I've never said she's ugly
With that mole between her eyes
Okay, she is though
She needs to wear a desguise
I've never called her sasquatch
With hair all over the place
I got her a razor for Christmas
You should have seen her face
I've never put her in the paper
For something to cut the grass
I just said she's an old ugly goat
Who's always passing gas
I've never said I hate her
But you can read what I wrote above
I didn't mentioned hate one time
But you notice I didn't mention love
The gift of a new son
You are wonderful welcome to the family
I am proud to know you
Appreciate all that you are and eveything that you do
Thank you for everything I think the world of you to
You take care of my daughter as if she were a queen
Yours are the strong shoulders
Upon which my daughter can lean
A warrior at best respectful and blessed
You are loyal I am impressed
Your kind ways express
Faithful and true
I pray God will ever watch over you
You are a true
Inspiration to all
That miles cannot separate
A love meant to be
May you find
Happiness within our family
For we have found
Happiness with you
Your wife
The Army
The mistress
My daughter in waiting
I know
You will
Protect us all
Please protect her first
I am proud
Of you
For all you are
All you will become
Your patience
Is profound
May it continue
With each step you take
So, with my blessing
I will tearfully
Let my daughter
Go to you
To start
A new life
Live
A new adventure
All my love