My Dad (memories from childhood and adolescence)

Reoccuring phrases from my dad:

(When complaining about a skinned knee, as a young child)

Dad: Want me to make it feel better?

Me: (nods head)

Dad: Ok. If I break your finger, you wont even feel your scraped knee anymore

Me: (runs away to mom)

(When playing ball)

Me: (misses a long throw)

Dad: Dive for it!

Me: But... we are playing on asphalt...

Dad: Take it for the team!

(When complaining about illness or accident)

Dad: Whatever doesnt kill you can only make you stronger.

Me: What about maiming, or permanent disabilities? Arent you a DOCTOR?!!