A few months ago, I was in the mens restroom of a St. Louis eatery (washing my hands) when I heard the following, “Dad, I love you!”  The speaker of these very powerful words was probably about eight years old.  He went on to tell his Dad why he loved him too!

“You are the best Dad in the whole world,” he exclaimed.

“You take me everywhere and you teach me everything!”

“And you are cool, too!”

“You ain’t like Jimmy’s Dad always yellin’ and stuff.”

“I love you Dad cause you are my REAL best friend.”

Of course, I smiled and even chuckled a bit, because the kid already understands the importance of love and showering the ones you love, just because.  I am sure his Dad did not expect the comments, but I imagine that his Dad’s heart beat a little stronger when his son lavished him with love.

And most importantly the Dad responded by saying, “I love you too, cause you are a great son and my BEST friend!”

So if there is a lesson, anytime is the right time to say, “I love you!”

Thanks for the read,

The Love Guy

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