Today we live in a different time period.  Some families are using the same slogan as the Marines.  They are looking for a few good men.  As we end this week and reflect on our jobs, our employees, our friends, and our families.  Take the time to stop and say thank you to the positive fathers and father-like figures in your life that contributed to your successes.  If by chance that memory is painful for you to think about, take the time to relinquish the pain and the anger.  There is nothing greater than a mind that is free from shame, pain, and resentment. Give yourself permission to release it and replace it with forgiveness.

If you have been and/or are a good father, bless you for your experience and influence given to those who later became well rounded and hard working professionals.  If you have not been or are not now such a great dad, resolve to become one.  It is never too late to make a change for the better.  Your children need you even if they do not think so.  Our community needs you to help reduce juvenile crime and to help increase more educated young adults.  Our country needs you to build stronger homes and better work place environments.  We all need you to become good role models for other young adults to follow.  Thank you for the contributions you give to make the world a better place to live.  Enjoy your weekend everyone!