Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a member of the
opposite sex for a day? What do you think life would be like?
Me a man???… NO WAY!…
I’ve watched and been with my Dad and husband… I see how hard it is!…
We depend on them for so many things…
I watched my Dad get up every morning 
… for so many years… not missing a day of work… because he had to feed, clothe, entertain and care for us mentally and physically…
My Dad…by himself… built two homes for us 
… and I don’t mean paid for it to be built…
He put every nail , screw, board, shingle, plumbing, electricity, water, windows… into these homes literally by himself… 
He worked from sunup 
to sundown every day to achieve his goals…
Hard labor… and I’m sure at times mentally exhausting!…
Besides doing this… he worked as a wallpaper hanger… Climbing a ladder every day… carrying heavy tools and bundles… 
having to please people… keeping his tools ready for each new job…
I imagine he got frustrated… was so tired… but, continued to get up every day to meet what the day brought…
and I’ll always remember his great smile 
he showed to all around him…
I would like to know how you could have so much strength… so much pride… so much determination… because this is what I saw in my Dad!
My husband… had the same work ethics… Providing two homes 
for his family also…
Not building them… but, taking care of them…
Painting, doing electrical work, doing plumbing, laying floors, fixing appliances, 
hauling and shoveling dirt , gravel etc. to make our yard beautiful…
climbing trees to trim them…
Digging holes and putting up fence 
… Climbing on the roof to clean out gutters 
…even roofing our home…
…
Fixing any of our car problems 
… Keeping things in running order and ship shape …
I learned to lean on him so much…
and besides… holding a job as a heavy equipment and forklift mechanic
…
Laying under trucks in rain, snow and freezing temperatures… to get them fixed…
and in the hot summers on pavement that was so hot it melted his tools into the asphalt…
Do I want to be a man and have these responsibilities… No way!…
I would like to know what it’s like to have such stamina… such a will… such love…
I’ve always said, “I’ll keep my position”… knowing I also have lots of responsibilities… but, the physical part and their kind of responsibilities weigh far too much for these shoulders… 
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This blog is amazing, so much attention to detail, I love the look of it and I like the sound of those wonderful men in your life too :)
Dad is gone but, my hubby is still my hero!
I loved your take on this article and totally agree…thank you for the ping back
thank you…two great men…one has passed…and the other I think…I’ll let him hang around for awhile…ha, ha!
Mine can stick around as long as the idea of trading places doesn’t come up lol
so agree!
What a lovely dad and a lovely post. Brought back some of my own memories for me. Whenever something needed to be done my children used to say about my dad – grandad will fix it.
yes…he was a great Dad and handy when it came to most wnything …and now my husband is the same way…lucky me!
Oh, if only there were more genuine American citizens like your dad and also like your husband! Taking care of themselves, taking care of their own — without handouts. Because they wanted to, had goals, and knew how to achieve them. True heroes. Great post, Marilyn.
Your dad was a good man and it sounds like your husband it too. I live on my own, so all responsibility lies with me to do everything I can to look after myself. I don’t rely on any man although my dad is fantastic at taking care of my mum and helps me out with taking me shopping on the rare occasion. As I have Fibromyalgia it can be very challenging to look after myself because of the pain.
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I agree, I wouldn’t want to change roles/places! I am happy to be a woman, wife, mom, grand mom. Sounds like you have had two great men in your life. I’ll bet they would return the compliment! ~ Sheila
happy 2 b me…wow, your dad was an awesome person! no wonder you found a good hubby…your dad set the example. :)
happy blessed Easter, Marilyn. ☼sunHUGS!
Your Dad sounds awesome and your Hubby likewise. You obviously found a man as good as your Dad. I love the style of your blog – as I have said before but it bears repeating!
All the best to you both! :)
thanks so much…enjoy yours as well!