Dad's Birthday Present

For years people have valued and treasured the love of Mom. Mother’s love has always been the pinnacle of affection and the base broth of a wonderful stew. Quite often when one reviews the recipe of what is special, a prime ingredient may be overlooked.
Something that for the want of it, the meal is not the same. “Don’t forget the salt”, Don’t forget the pepper”, “Don’t forget the …”, well, whatever makes the meal special.
For the last generation it seems we have “forgotten the salt.” Fathers make the meal special. Whether you had one, or you strive to be one, I hope at sometime in your life, you can say “Dad makes it special”. Dad’s Birthday Present , written by H. Ferebee Shephard, is a short family story that will make you smile, hopefully warm your heart, and perhaps give you something to remember or even more importantly, something to aim for. Please enjoy Dad’s Birthday Present and pass the sentiment if not the book on to someone for whom Dad can be special too. Everyone should have a copy of their own to read and remember with Dad.