All About Dad: Family Memories

Get Dad and Go

By Julian S. Stone, I

In the past year, we have all been reminded as to how short and precious our lives are in this world; from the Military members serving near and far, Aurora, Newtown, Boston and the recent events in New Orleans. Our heart and prayers are with the families that have lost loved ones, as we shall not forget the disgust and senselessness acts of those that seek to harm others for whatever their ill-fated motives are.

I began to really think on things I would want vs. need for a Father’s Day gift.  The wants: $50 iTunes card, Scuba diving gear or books, pair of running shoes, more Phi Beta Sigma paraphernalia, PS3 video games, 3D/Blu ray movie combo packs or some other electronic gadgets. My needs were not really obvious. As I sat in my hotel room, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (attending a training class), I pondered the question, “What do I really need?” While I tabled the thought and checked my email the answer was flashing before my eyes. VACATION!!!  After VacationsToGo.com, Delta, Cheaptickets, Disney, Southwest click ‘n save, Hilton Honors, Priority Club Rewards and Best Buy reward zone had filled my inbox with emails from the many companies I have done business with in the past, my desire to hang out with my family became greater.  Upon reflecting on the aforementioned troubles in the United States, as the hotel TV stayed on the current events unfolding about Boston the thought of creating memories with family became more prevalent on my mind. I knew I had to forward these emails to my wife so she could catch the hint, "Daddy wanted go on Vacation"

My need to be with family and set some memories into motion, before my untimely passing, is now priority for me. Vacations will allow my family to reflect on the fun times and places we traveled to together in the event of my passing. Family vacation rang clearly, as the “need” I was looking for. I am not suggestion that you blow your savings on a trip to memorialize “dad” before he goes, (not that I plan on dying any time soon)  I am suggesting you look for these deals which will allow you to be frugal yet enjoy yourself with family and the #1 guy in your life. Now realizing Father’s Day is a few weeks away and may lend little time to go away for that week-end, there is still time to prepare, a card with the travel voucher for the weeks following. I am sure it will be a  great Father’s Day present none the less. (I am sure looking forward to opening my card with my vaction planned) Good luck, take lots of pictures and happy traveling to you all.

Julian Stone was born and raised in Florida.
Married wife two boys.
Works as CAT adjuster awaiting deployment.
Currently working as a Divemaster (scuba) apprentice.

Disclaimer: the writer was not paid any incentives by the aforementioned companies represented in this article. You may want to consider travel insurance to ensure that you do not lose any monies due to any unforeseeable travel interruptions.