Today we celebrate Fathers. I had a great one and I hope you did too. But I wanted to talk a little about the role.
So what do Dads do? They cajole, encourage, discipline, get up at 4:00 to take their offspring to some activity, sleep in the dirt on camp outs…all to spend a little precious time with the ones they love.
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This past week reminded me of just exactly what a Father is for .
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My partner Ed Butler is a man of many talents. Businessman, athlete, outdoorsman, and this one will surprise a few…a very fine watercolor artist…but most importantly, he’s a Father.
His “little girl” Kendall is an impressive person in her own right. She earned a scholarship to UCLA with her profound gift as a swimmer.
A chip-ette off the old block, so to speak, as Ed was a standout tight end at Auburn in the ’70s.
She graduated a couple years ago and started working in LA. But the tug of her hometown must 
have been strong because this week she decided to move back to Atlanta…a decision supported by her parents.
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Are you kidding? The high fives, dancing, and heel-clicking didn’t stop at the Butler house for several hours after Jan and Ed heard of this new development.
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Their baby was coming home.
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Here’s what else Fathers do…they fly out to California and drive 2,181 miles in a 10-year old Jeep back to Atlanta…they go get their kid and bring her home.
The Grand Canyon, the great plains, Oklahoma City, Memphis, Alabama, and after a week on the road, they palmed it into Atlanta Friday night..
Kendall and her Dad must have a thousand stories from their recently completed cross-country journey.
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Inside jokes that just a look or a word will cause laughter and tears for the rest of time…and only for them…can’t wait to see the pictures.
Happy Fathers Day Eddie…you’re one of the greats…right Kendall?
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