Fathers Day Tribute – Richard R Ransom 1933 – 2002

You know you had a great dad –

• When you quote him years after he’s gone.
• When his phrases permeate your vocabulary.
• When his Socratic way is part of how you parent and disciple.
• When you’d rather sing harmony than melody – because you like the results.
• When you tell stories and jokes, not because this person hasn’t heard this one, but because it’s a great story and you love to laugh.
• When you practice aloud when you’re going to speak, because it’s important that your words flow smoothly.
• When prayer’s dialogue threads its way through your day, not just morning and night.
• When you take greater delight in your kids’ accomplishments than your own.
• When love is why you do what you do and excellent is how you do it.