An Army Ranger was on vacation in Louisiana and wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes. However, the local vendors were asking very high prices. So the Army Ranger decided to go into the swamps and get his own alligator and then have the shoes made at a more reasonable price. When he mentioned this to one of the shopkeepers, he was told that he might run into a couple of Marines who had decided to do the same thing.
So the Ranger headed into the bayou and a few hours later he saw the two Marines. They were standing waist deep in the water. The Ranger then saw a huge gator swimming rapidly underwater towards one of the Marines.
Just as the gator was about to attack, the Marine grabbed its neck with both hands and strangled it to death with very little effort. Then both Marines dragged it on shore and flipped it on its back. Laying nearby were several more of the creatures.
The Ranger then heard one of the Marines shout, "Damn, this one doesn't have any shoes either!"
A Father is someone who
Wants to catch you before you fall
But instead picks you up
Brushes you off
And lets you try again
A Father is someone who
Wants to keep you from making mistakes
But instead lets you find your way
Even though his heart breaks in silence
When you get hurt
A Father is someone who
Holds you when you cry
Scolds you when you break the rules
Shines with pride when you succeed
And has faith in you even when you fail