Sunday's Gratitude Post

A true father ...

A man who

  places his family before all else - his friends, his work, his hobbies

  is always around, and always approachable

  is dependable, who can be counted on no matter what

  considers his children's feelings before his own

  cares about his family, to the extent of sacrifice if need be

  does the right thing not only because it's the right thing but also because he 

      knows he's an example for his kids

  means what he says

  expresses his love in small ways, through the day-to-day routines of life

  is much, much more than words can express. 

To have such a father, a person is lucky. To have two such fathers in her life ... well, that person is extraordinarily blessed. 

My father, a man who has never let me down. My rock, my security through my childhood and well into my adult years.

My father with my sister

My husband, who assumed that weighty job when we married. A father to my children that I wished for in my dreams. For me, my dreams became reality. 

My husband with T

How lucky that I would find a man equal to my father? Was it a good choice based on a good role model? Maybe. Was it some fundamental wisdom on my part? Doubtful. Was it chance, fate, destiny? Who knows? I'm just glad I was so fortunate.

Happy Father's Day to you both.

And thank you.