Dad, Mom, Deborah, Cathy, and Jim in 1958
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”
– Jim Valvano (1946 – 1993)
American basketball player, coach, and broadcaster
Cathy, Dad, Mom, Deborah, and Jim in 1984
I was mightily blessed with a fabulous father. He and Mom enjoyed over 70 years together, and Dad always set an extraordinary example of great parenting.
Happy Father’s Day to all the fabulous fathers!
About Cathy Burnham Martin
Author of 20+ books, and counting! A professional voice-over artist, dedicated foodie, and lifelong corporate communications geek, Cathy Burnham Martin has enjoyed a highly eclectic career, ranging from the arts and journalism to finance, telecommunications, and publishing. Along with her husband, Ron Martin, she has passions for entertaining, gardening, volunteering, active and visual arts, GREAT food, and traveling. Cathy often says, "I believe that we all should live with as much contagious enthusiasm as possible... Whether we're with friends or family, taking people along for the ride is more than half the fun."
