Honoring our fathers
What is a father? He is a man who makes sure that you have new school clothes when school starts, and who works to put food on the table without hesitation. The man who never calls in sick because he would never think of letting his family down or letting them go without the necessities of life. He is a man who is there to encourage you to be your best and pick you up when times are tough.
I have had the privilege of having several men like that in my life. The first is my stepfather, "Daddy Roy" I called him. He is a man my mom met after my biological dad left our family to fend for ourselves with no financial support. We were blessed when Daddy Roy adopted all seven of us kids. He was short in stature, but full of personality. He loved the simple things in life: his dog, his truck, and a nice hot cup of black coffee.
He served in the Korean war and had scars on his back from shrapnel to prove it. Dad never talked about his time in the war, but he liked old war movies when we could watch them on TV. We could usually only get Channels 2 or 4; Dad would climb onto the roof, adjusting the TV antenna until the snow on the TV cleared enough to see the picture. Those were fond memories with my Daddy Roy. He has since passed away, but will never be forgotten.
I have been married to my husband, Jim, for nearly 30 years. I don't remember a single day that he has said, "I won't be going to work today because I don't feel good." He gets up and does what's needed, regardless of how he may feel.
He has flown millions of miles for our family, and he's not even a pilot! Through the years, he would often bring the kids and me on trips to other countries, incorporating business with world travel. I remember many weekends when he would fly in from the east coast at 2 a.m., only to be up at 6 a.m. to take a group of Boy Scouts on a weekend campout. Needless to say, I am very proud of my husband and all he has done for us.
I want to say a great big "Thank you" to all of you fathers out there. We love and appreciate you each and every day. Do something special to let your dad know that you love him. Buy him a pair of alpaca socks to keep his toes cozy and dry, or knit him a hat for winter with a little bit of love in every stitch. Most importantly, don't forget the big hug and kiss!
Happy Fathers Day!
At Alpaca Direct, we have a wide array of artisan-quality gifts like scarves and hats, along with our wonderful line of alpaca socks for winter and summer. We carry a full line of fiber art accessories, including hundreds of needles and thousands of yarns. Our unique selection of products also includes Peruvian hand-loomed lace scarves, warm alpaca socks and cuddly alpaca teddy bears.
Our building is easy to find, and handicap accessible with ample parking. We are located just two blocks west of Highway 95 in Hayden.
Our store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Visit us at 1016 W. Hayden Ave. or online at www.AlpacaDirect.com - your local destination for luxury yarn, socks, apparel and gifts.
"Like" us on Facebook and Yelp for exclusive coupons, product spotlights and news!
Kelley Hobart is the owner of Alpaca Direct.