Lets get this done 1st.
I have an amazing Dad. He has been deployed overseas,been home, been gone and is now home every fathers day. I am blessed. My dad has always been encouraging. My dad read to me.. A lot.My mom says the first big book he read to me was Moby Dick, followed by Ivanhoe. I now have a love of reading. If I have wanted to try something(within reason) he was all for it. I have jumped off mountains, gone canoeing on river trips, worked for the mouse and have traveled the world.
One of the things my dad still says is " try your best, God has the Rest," I don't know if that is something he made up or if he is quoting someone else,but it does not matter. Its OK to fail. I tried. Some of the recipes that I have attempted, for example, have been great, others, A HUGE flop.But its okay, I tried.
When I was a kid, he used to tell me it was okay if I dyed my hair purple as long as it was clean and tidy. I have yet to dye it purple, but knowing I could was amazing.
I went to camp every summer and he would write me stories in letter format and give them to my counselor to be handed out one day at a time.It kept me connect to my family while they were moving, it was also fun.
I grew up, now, he is my sounding board when I am writing papers and sermons, my place to vent, the proof- reader of all my papers, and he gives me suggestions when I get stuck. He understands that I need time to myself, and lets me have it.
He is my dad, and I am glad that I still have him.
But....For me fathers day is complicated.
I have my "Dad" but I also have had Godly men in my life who have made an impact. Some of them are no longer on earth and some still are still here. Fathers day is a chance to remember them as well. Some of them knew a little girl who missed her dad while he was deployed,they all kept me out of trouble, they challenged my beliefs and they blessed me with their time and attention. I know my mom appreciated it too. So to those men : Thank You and Happy Fathers day.
There is a 3rd father for me. God, he has been there through everything.
The ups and downs. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Even though there have been rough spots, God has always been there for me. I don't know how I would have handled some of the curve balls these last few years without him. Fathers day is/was a good day to remember my commitment to Him
Every Day is a gift. Use it wisely. Talk to your father. Heavenly and Earthly if possible. For those of you whose dad is no longer on earth, share Happy stories if you have them. Because, Believe it or not, every person you encounter, good or bad makes an impact in your life. That means you make an impact also. Be a good impact. Encourage each other and live life to the fullest.
Peace to all.
I have an amazing Dad. He has been deployed overseas,been home, been gone and is now home every fathers day. I am blessed. My dad has always been encouraging. My dad read to me.. A lot.My mom says the first big book he read to me was Moby Dick, followed by Ivanhoe. I now have a love of reading. If I have wanted to try something(within reason) he was all for it. I have jumped off mountains, gone canoeing on river trips, worked for the mouse and have traveled the world.
One of the things my dad still says is " try your best, God has the Rest," I don't know if that is something he made up or if he is quoting someone else,but it does not matter. Its OK to fail. I tried. Some of the recipes that I have attempted, for example, have been great, others, A HUGE flop.But its okay, I tried.
When I was a kid, he used to tell me it was okay if I dyed my hair purple as long as it was clean and tidy. I have yet to dye it purple, but knowing I could was amazing.
I went to camp every summer and he would write me stories in letter format and give them to my counselor to be handed out one day at a time.It kept me connect to my family while they were moving, it was also fun.
I grew up, now, he is my sounding board when I am writing papers and sermons, my place to vent, the proof- reader of all my papers, and he gives me suggestions when I get stuck. He understands that I need time to myself, and lets me have it.
He is my dad, and I am glad that I still have him.
But....For me fathers day is complicated.
I have my "Dad" but I also have had Godly men in my life who have made an impact. Some of them are no longer on earth and some still are still here. Fathers day is a chance to remember them as well. Some of them knew a little girl who missed her dad while he was deployed,they all kept me out of trouble, they challenged my beliefs and they blessed me with their time and attention. I know my mom appreciated it too. So to those men : Thank You and Happy Fathers day.
There is a 3rd father for me. God, he has been there through everything.
The ups and downs. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Even though there have been rough spots, God has always been there for me. I don't know how I would have handled some of the curve balls these last few years without him. Fathers day is/was a good day to remember my commitment to Him
Every Day is a gift. Use it wisely. Talk to your father. Heavenly and Earthly if possible. For those of you whose dad is no longer on earth, share Happy stories if you have them. Because, Believe it or not, every person you encounter, good or bad makes an impact in your life. That means you make an impact also. Be a good impact. Encourage each other and live life to the fullest.
Peace to all.
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