Happy Father's Day

"Papa"

Of all the words in the world, that's the one that gets me the most.  It can mean so many things. 

• I need you
• Look what I've accomplished
• Where are you
• I hurt myself
• I'm happy
• I'm sad
• I wanna play
• Protect me
• Fix what's wrong
• And so much more...

It's amazing how much power one little word can have over a man.  It encapsulates the entire array of responsibilities you take on with Fatherhood.  I'm not sure I'll ever have a more important role in life than husband and father.

I'm not perfect, but I have my role models who continually inspire me to do better.  My "Pop" and other men from a bygone age were icons of sacrifice, integrity and steadfastness.  When they gave their word, they meant it - no matter the cost.

We seem to live in a more relative world now, where gray has overtaken black & white.  And I'm not immune.  But the imprint of the men from those golden years of Fatherhood still spark my imagination and spur me to action.

Take a second to honor our fathers and grandfathers today.  And a very special Father's Day wish to all of you Dads, Papas, Daddies, Pops and Old Men out there. 

Also, congrats to the father's who won themselves a copy of Bodyweight Exercise Revolution over at the Fit For Fatherhood Giveaway.  All the entries conveyed great stories of how fitness and fatherhood intermingle and interact.

Finally, my buddy Ryan sent me a link to this video which captures some of the essence of being a Papa.

Enjoy.