Welcome Friends,

Happy Father’s Day

My special friend Tony is sitting in the park, his head down his head down as usual. I wiggle up to him and lick his wrinkled hand. I wonder if Tony is  someone’s Dad.

Who cares if he’s a Dad! I don’t like his scary cane. He might hit me. Stop worrying about old, worn-out Tony.

TT, I’m hearing a lot of MEANS.

Tony’s eyes are sad. “Stubb, I’m glad you’re here. I’m lonesome. I’m waiting for my son. I haven’t seen Ray in years.”

Tony pulls a cheese sandwich out of his pocket and gives me half.

TT giggles. I love old Tony. SORRY about the MEANS caused by OUT OF CONTROl HUNGER!!!!!!

A tall guy hurries up with his cell phone ringing.

  Tony smiles and tries to stand up. “I’m happy to see you, Ray!” His voice is shaking!

Ray puts his phone away. “Dad, it’s been            a long time. I’ve missed you! I’m been busy, maybe too busy.”

  Ray ignores his ringing phone. “Dad, you were busy working when I was growing up. I understand now that I’m older and have a family.

 Tears fill Tony’s eyes. “I’ve missed you too. I think about you every day.”

Ray hugs his Dad. “Your grandchildren Ethan and Ellen want to see their grandpa. We’ll all have a Father’s Day lunch.”

TT giggles.  Ray is inviting us to lunch! Let’s go and hide under the table!

“No! TT, Tony is  celebrating with his family.”

Tony pops up off the bench and flashes me a smile.

Wow! He’s moving fast for an old fellow!!

 Tony hands me a cookie. “Bye Stubb. See you soon.”

TT gurgles. Tony’s wrinkles and cane still scare me, but WHO CARES!

“TT let’s be happy for our old friend.He’s having a great Father’s Day; someone loves him.”

TT whispers, Stubb, I love you.

CELEBRATE!  Eat ice cream with Dad, a substitute Dad, or even Mom. Most important, eat ICE CREAM. Have fun and celebrate!!

Stubb  and  TT