True Stories About Deceased Fathers - Their Energy Lives On. Filling the gap left by a deceased father is difficult. This book creates a bridge for those left behind. Written by individuals whose fathers have passed, Our Fathers Who Art In Heaven provides true stories of inspiration and hope. The leadership and life lessons from these dads will help you realize and appreciate what all fathers continue to teach us. The principles these authors share will bring a smile to your face as you think of your own father.

Acknowledgements xvii

Introduction xix

Attitude

"Ya Gotta Wanna"

By Gerry Murak 25

Integrity

Watermelon Memories

By Angie Klink 31

Ethical Training Begins at Home

By Pete Land 33

Looking Over My Shoulder

By Candy Killion 35

My Father's Promise

By Sal Amico M. Buttaci 37

A Giant Called Shorty

By David Thatcher 43

A Country Boy's Point of View

By T. Jackson Anderson 47

Memories

Dancing Lights, First Coffee

By Shelagh Wulff-Wisdom 51

Reel Event

By B.J. Taylor 55

Determination

The Fall Line

By Tom Pawlak 61

Grace

By Leanne Krause 65

The Art of Patience

By Linda E. Allen 67

Where There's a Will, There's a Way

By Renie (Szilak) Burghardt 71

Coming Up Roses

By Peri Shawn 75

Unspoken Lessons

By Patricia Asaad 79

Compassion

Mess Sergeant Muzzy, U.S.M.C.

By Thomas Edward 85

Peace for Pickles

By B.J. Taylor 89

The Faith of My Father

By Sharon Tabor Warren 93

The Lesson

By Jean Stewart 95

Treat Dad Like God This Father's Day

By Gregory J. Rummo 97

A Clacking Tongue

By Eileen Key 99

Wisdom

Just Four Words

By Mary Lou Healy 105

When In Doubt

By Anne Abernathy Roth 107

Patience by Example

By Sharon C. McGonigal 109

Don't Be Sorry

By Susan DeWolfe 113

Words of Wisdom

By Mike Marinaro 115

Inspiration

Where We Are

By Annie Shapero 119

Life Deals Some Bitter Pills

By Colleen Tillger 123

Gone But Not Forgotten.... Love Lives On

By Kristy Gillinder 127

Old Spice

By Nancy Robinson 129

Character

The Day I Wasn't an All-Star

By Dan Markham 135

Consider and Respect Others First

By Patricia P. Miller 139

A Lesson on Success

By Gail Clanton Diggs 141

A Love Letter to My Dad on Father's Day

By Michele H. Lacina 145

My Greatest Teacher

By Margaret A. Elliott 147

What's In a Name?

By Vanessa Moore 149

Lessons from a Committed Father

By Barbara S. Greenstreet 151

Nature

The Fishing

By Gail Kavanagh 157

Family Trees

By Linda J. Parker 161

Of Men and Mountains

By Kristine Lowder 163

Inconsistencies

By Deborah Straw 171

Courage

Last Flight

By Dara Armstrong Lehner 177

My Own Unexpected Party

By Julie Atkin 179

Dinah Might

By Tom Basinski 181

Contributing Authors 185

About the OFWAIHF Founder and Creator

of the Who Art In Heaven(TM) Series 190

Submit Your Stories 191