I wanted to give a shout out to all the dads out there. That's any day out there biological, adoption dad, step-dad, father-in-law, god-father, etc. you all play a very important role in the life of your children. Thank you for loving them.
I wanted to give a special shout out to those in my life who have helped me grow in this life. Those who continue to teach and guide not only me but my precious babies. Loosing my own dad at the age of 15 used to be very hard on me. Every Father's Day was just another day on the calendar because I had no dad to celebrate. A few years or more ago on a Father's Day Sunday the Lord really convicted my heart and my attitude! What I heard from the Lord that day was to open my eyes. Open them to the many blessings of "fathers" who he has strategically placed in my life to help fill the void. He also convicted my heart about remembering my Heavenly Father who loves me more than I deserve. Enough to give me the desires of my heart.
To the fathers who loved me as their own:
Buddy Owens - my god-father. My mom chose my aunt Wanda and uncle buddy to be our god parents when we were little. Buddy made an amazing impact in my life that I never got the chance to tell him how thankful I am. He led me to Christ Jesus. The most important decision I have ever made and he was the person to show me the way. As Father's Day falls on the1 year anniversary of his death I pray his family my aunt Wanda and cousins find comfort in remembering the good and wonderful times they had with him. How his smile could light up a room. Sometimes I wonder if my aunt Wanda's love for beautiful smiles comes from a life of looking into his big smile. Love you, guys. Remembering you today and always.
My father-in-law, Donnie Inman - what a wonderful father you have been throughout the years and who you continue to be. You helped raise two amazing children who love and adore you. The respect and gratitude I hear in Dustin's voice when he talks about you never fails. I didn't have the kind of father Dustin had so I am always in owe of the things you would do for him, with him. I am thankful for the example you have been for him so he can be such a wonderful father to his and my two boys. I am forever grateful that you have taken this little girl in and shown her how a father loves his children above his own desires. Thank you for also loving your grandchildren above and beyond. The way their eyes light up at the very mention of you brings joy to my soul. Proverbs 22:6 says "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it". Just watching Dustin in every aspect of his life shows what a great father you were to him. For that and the many other reasons.... I am thankful.
To my loving Husband, the father of our two beautiful children. What an amazing dad you are to the both of them. Both of them are a part of you in different ways. They are both so different and yet when I look at them I see you in their differences. I love the way they love and adore you. I love the way they will run to the door several times in the day thinking it is you if they think the garage door is lifting. They do this whenever the washing machine is on. I love the way Dexter has always been a daddy's boy and how he looks/thinks so much like you. I love that you are so patient with them. Taking the time to teach them things or explain things to them. I am always in owe of how well you relate to them when explaining things especially to Dexter. I love that you love the Lord and work to set an amazing example of what a Godly man is supposed to be/do in a family. I love that you take the time after work to wrestle with them. I'm pretty sure it's their favorite time of the day. Mommy is so boring. All she wants to do is clean. ha! I love that you show them daily how a daddy treats a mommy or how a husband should treat his wife. I love that you work so hard to provide for your family. I still giggle when Dexter asks for things in the stores and I tell him we can't buy it because it cost money and his response is "Well, daddy can just go to work and get some money and bring it to us". Oh, to be a kid again and think money just comes from walking into a building without putting in the time and effort. Above all else I love that you are devoted to not only them but to your family. I could go on and on about how much I adore everything about you, but I'll save the rest for another day. Maybe anniversary post? haha. Don't be scared...
There has been many men introduced in my life who have set examples of the way men provide for their family. I am thankful to know all of them and to be able to continue watching how they provide and love their families. It's a love that no one can replace. Love your fathers out there. Learn to forgive them where they fail. You never know when they will no longer be with you. If you find yourself in my shoes like I did so many years ago... look around and appreciate those men who God places in your life and remember that our heavenly father has a plan for that space. While it may never be completely filled that hole can be changed to hope/faith/love/light if you allow it.
~Enjoy~
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