Today Sunday, June 19, 2016 is Father’s Day…a day of honor and celebration for our dads and fathers. Not all fathers are dads nor are all dads fathers. Each holds a special place in a child’s, teen’s or adult’s heart. Regardless of the role—dad, father or both—not any one of us could be here without having been fathered. With fatherhood comes a tremendous responsibility encompassing tasks of sharing, caring and preparing for life’s journey.
May this Father’s Day be filled with wondrous blessings that continue through each day of the year! To each of you…A Father’s Day Salute!
A father’s day is every day
Not just one day of the year
Holding a wee little hand
(day time and nighttime)
(day time and nighttime)
Wiping away a tear
It’s faith, hope, love
All rolled into one
Encouragement, patience
(never giving up)
‘Til a task is done
It’s being thankful
Gratitude of heart
Knowing what you need
(when you need it)
Right from the start
It’s together time
The thrill of hearty laughter
Seeing what you’re going through
(even if it doesn’t show)
The morning of the day after
It’s helping with decisions
Staying taut through outs or ins
Teaching life’s not easy
(taking the right road)
Supporting losses and wins
It’s hurting and being hurt
Holding discipline’s place
Leaving behind a legacy
(not of material ‘things’)
Rewards of saving grace
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It’s compassion and comfort
When a hug is all that’s needed
Priceless moments in time
(Teddy Bear hugs)
Quickly and tenderly heeded
It’s shaping, molding
Each life that has begun
Making an investment
(often without return)
‘Til the full course is run
It’s compassion and comfort
When a hug is all that’s needed
Priceless moments in time
(Teddy Bear hugs)
Quickly and tenderly heeded
It’s shaping, molding
Each life that has begun
Making an investment
(often without return)
‘Til the full course is run
It’s when having to leave
Looking back with pride
Releasing all the tears
(happiness and heartache)
Bottled up inside
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Fathers have been saddled with a bad reputation in recent years. But the tens of millions of men who love and support their children continue on as they have for millennia. This Father’s Day is especially heart-wrenching for me, since I lost my own father nearly two weeks ago. Thanks for this, Sharla!
Beautiful tribute.
I still miss my Dad, every single day of my life, even though he’s been gone for years now…
I wish I had some happy “dad” memories. But I’m glad to share yours 🙂 Hope all is going reasonably well. Miss you.