How Do You Call or Address Your Father?

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I have been thinking to post about this a week ago, but as usual, I am on that "I'll-write-it-later-when-I-get-the-time" attitude. And NOW, I never want another week to pass by without telling about this! :) *hehe* During the homily of Father Mario last Sunday, he mentioned about the words that can be referred to Fathers. He mentioned a lot! :) But one thing strike me most... Out of the words we refer to our fathers, he mentioned "ERPATS". For Filipinos out there (and reading this), I know you understand what it is. The word "erpat" is what some kids say as reference to their fathers. Instead of Papa or Daddy, they call their fathers as "erpats". The word "erpat" is a street word and has a negative connotation for me. It's because when one mentioned that word, for ME, it's like he/she doesn't have any respect for his father. But last Sunday, I learned something from the homily of Father Mario. He said that when you re'word' "ER-PAT", it is "PATER". And PATER is a Latin word which means....... father. :) ------------------------------------------------------- I am Papa's Little Girl. I am the only daughter and I got 2 brothers. Papa really pampers me since I was a kid, even til now. :) *hehe* I call him Papa, but most of the time, I call him "Popsie". Cute. =) ***** God bless everyone! \(",)_