For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for December 20, 2012

Like I said yesterday – “Daddy magic.”

Now, wrap it up and get it outta BOTH those kids reach!!

Lynn, this stuff is just as good the second time around-actually, better because the past gives it such poignancy-it seems to have more impact on me 30 years later since hindsight gives me 20/20 vision.

hoowwww sweet :)

I knew John didn’t have it in him to let Michael suffer. Michael also learned to listen to his Dad but also what a parent will do for his child.

My dad passed in Nov. ‘2011. He was 87, so we had a lot of good years together. He was also the kind who would have replaced the angel in the middle of the night. Such a kind and thoughtful man. As an only child, he (and mom) spoiled me rotten, and I loved every minute. Most of all, though, it wasn’t the spoiling, but just having incredible parents to share it all with. Wow, I miss dad (and mom) so much, even today.

Christmas magic only works in December. Dad magic works year-round.

I wish I’d had a dad like that. No such luck. I love this strip.

My daddy is one of the best too, always there…

I love the ending of this story. I just wish she would show John with some of that kindness to Elly.

Blessings to you, Susan. You need an angel. I hope you find one!

Dad overdid the guilt and it backfired?

Elly would find something to complain about.

OK, this is making me tear up. sniff

This is a great Christmas storyline. Like those sappy movies on TV that I love. The comments just add to it. Yes, I’m a little teary-eyed too.

So, let me guess, Elizabeth is going to break it……..

I am doubly teary-eyed. Once because the story is so beautiful, and once because my dad was the type who would have broken the angel out of spite. Takes all kinds.

I could sure use some of that Christmas magic. my wife is loosing her job next month.

I beleive in miracles do you?

What a wonderful tribute to all the good fathers out there.

Parents outta come clean. :-D

My dad was an angel, too. I miss him.

Sweet…Sometimes parents lose their patience/cool, but we try to make up for it and have the good times overpower the not-so-good.

Well said!!! You were blessed; so was I. My dad used to do things for me; now I “do things” for my son.

PRECIOUS!!!

This is what dad’s are all about. They are so important to children

The sweetest FBoFW storyline I’ve seen in a while!Thanks, Lynn!!!:-)

I never had a wonderful father like that(I never Claimed him him) Michael is very very lucky!

Sooo happy for all of you who have or had fathers who would have done the good deed ,and sorry for all with the dads who would not have. Let’s remember this one the next time the Lynn-bashing starts over how poorly she depicts her husband.

This is too late for anybody to see, but let’s send out positive vibes (or prayers) for comedynut and his wife . . .

:)