Today I would like to make a father's day tribute to my unemployed blue collar man. Most folks don't realize that many blue collar guys have been forced to take up the slack in the parenting arena precisely because of the looming problem of having to "sit the bench". The result of this is that sometimes these blue collar men, become outstanding fathers. Because they have the gift of time. Because they have the gift of "presence".
Being unemployed takes a toll. We all know the disadvantages. But today, I would like to spend some time thanking my husband for being a father first and an electrician second. It might not be the way he wanted it, but today I am grateful. Today I want to make clear to my unemployed husband and the father of my children (and other blue collar guys in the same boat) that I know deep down that our family is lucky. That we are blessed by you, your job situation and even the economics of these times. Follow me over the fold for why we are so blessed.