Happy Father’s Day

As most of you know and can probably gather from my posts, I am an advocate for moms.  I truly believe we are our families’ glue and we make the world go round.  But as much as I like to toot my own horn (and all of you other mamas’ horns), I have to say that I couldn’t be the same kinda glue for my family if it wasn’t for my husband and the father of my children.  After all, I wouldn’t have my sweet little angels if it wasn’t for him.  

So, today, I am saying “thank you” to the man who works his tail off so I can be a stay at home mom.  Thank you to the husband that works away from his children so that I never have to.  Thank you to the dad that adds a completely different aspect of parenting that can sometimes be SO frustrating, but helps me raise well-rounded children.  Thank you for taking your CEO hat off when you get home because you know that I’m the CEO around here and for *usually* doing what I say.  Just thank you.  

Dads play such an important role in their children’s lives, so to all of you dads out there, Happy Father’s Day.  Thank you all for teaching your sons how to be men and your daughters how to be treated by a man.  Thank you for showing your children what a healthy marriage looks like and what a spiritual leader does.  Thank you to all of those dads who have sacrificed being with your families so that we can live freely and without fear.  You are all awesome!

For those of you who have dreaded this day, I see you.  About 7 years ago, I was in your shoes because it was the first Father’s Day without my dad.  My heart hurts for you today.  I will tell you what has given me the most comfort on hard days like this when I really wish my daddy was still here.  My dad had the best Father’s Day ever seven years ago and they certainly haven’t gotten worse.  He is living his best life right now.  I pray that you can find comfort in knowing that your dad is in a better place, but if you can’t, maybe you can find comfort in knowing that God does not make mistakes and that His plan for you not having your dad can be for your good.  It doesn’t matter how many Father’s Days you have had without your dad, it still stings.  I wish I was buying my dad a card and I wish we were making plans to see him.  But I will rest in the fact that he is good and healthier than ever.  

Finally, for those dads who feel like they are dropping the ball or not doing as well as they should at this father thing, you are probably doing better than you think and what better day than today to turn it all around.  Make the choice to be for your child what you never had.  Take the time to truly reflect on what you wish you could be for your child and take steps to do it.  

I don’t know what it’s like to be a dad, but I do know I love and appreciate my dad and the daddy to my children.  So let’s all celebrate those special men in our life today!  Make sure you pamper them (even though men are usually pampered 😝😘tell them how much you love them. 

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