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Sunday Poem and Photograph: What Makes a Father

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God took the strength of a mountain,
The majestry of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring ,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it… Father
~Author Unknown~
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The photograph is taken a week ago just before the summer ends with my hubby and kids.  It was a surprise treat from the man of the house - another unplanned summer escapade where we had so much fun, fun, fun!

Happy Father’s Day to you all GREAT FATHERS in the world!
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  1. JoyJune 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    This is beautiful:)
    Happy Father 's day to all:)

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    1. BalutJune 21, 2013 at 1:08 AM

      THANK YOU Joy! Happy Father's day din kay hubby mo :)

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  2. B BautistaJune 15, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    nice!!!
    happy tatay's day to your tatay at sa lahat ng tatay :)

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    1. BalutJune 21, 2013 at 1:09 AM

      THANKS Bino!
      Happy Father's Day din sayo :)

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  3. fiel-kunJune 15, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Happy Father's Day din kay Dad mo Ate Balut ^_^

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  4. MEcoyJune 16, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    nakakagoosebumps naman ung poem, galing
    happy father's day sa husband and daddy mo

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  5. REDJune 16, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Happy Father's day to your hubby! :)

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  6. DWeiJune 16, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    I can't wait to see the ocean again later this month.

    And happy father's day.

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    1. BalutJune 21, 2013 at 1:11 AM

      Yey! Have a good time!

      Same to your dad DWei :)

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  7. ZaiZaiJune 17, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Happy Father's Day to your dad and your cool hubby! Hugs Balut! :)

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  8. Senyor IskwaterJune 17, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    wow naman...may pre-father's day/post summer getaway naman pala... pre-back-to-school bonding na rin! Gujavey!

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    1. BalutJune 21, 2013 at 1:12 AM

      pre-anniv din yan Senyor kasi busy na sa coming days :)

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  9. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Saang beach yan?

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    1. BalutJune 21, 2013 at 1:13 AM

      Location info coming on next post ha ha...

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  10. Sam D.June 17, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    great poem and photo Balut! Belated Happy Father's Day to your Dad and hubby. God bless you and your family always.

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    1. BalutJune 21, 2013 at 1:13 AM

      THANKS sis! Same to your hubby :) Ingats lagi...

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  11. Tal | ThePinayWandererJune 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    ganda naman ng poem! belated happy father's day sa dad at hubby mo msB at sa lahat ng mga daddy na nagbasa/nag-comment dito. :)

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  12. jonathanJune 18, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    And a father should never turn his back to his wife and children unless he does not know of a candid shot, kidding aside, I am hoping that all dads should act like dads to their sons and daughters with fairness and love, emo lang. I like your family bonding, wishing for one.

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    1. BalutJune 21, 2013 at 1:15 AM

      On a positive up he is actually "leading" the way ha ha... And I so agree with you. Cheer up na :)

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  13. NortehanonJune 18, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Such a sweet thing for your hubby to have thought of bringing you to the beach as a treat on Father's Day. Sana, lahat ng man of the house ay ganyan para mas maraming happy families ;-)

    Miss N of
    http://nortehanon.com

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  14. GracieJune 25, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    ang macho ni papa ahehe
    talikogenic pa
    haha wag moko sumbong ah

    mwah! God bless to Your Family MamaLut!

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