Happy Father’s Day
Fatherhood—it’s a calling. And I’m thankful I answered that call. Being a dad, three times over, has given me a deep sense of completeness. While raising children may be a temporary assignment, fatherhood is a lifelong role.
I often remind our adult children that if I can help shorten their learning curve by sharing my own missteps, maybe their journey toward their dreams will be a little smoother.
One of my dad’s favorite quotes lives permanently in my head and heart: “If you’re gonna do it, do it right.” The contributions we make as fathers ripple through generations. So let’s do it right.
And if you’re carrying the weight of unmet expectations because your father fell short in some way, maybe today is the day to release that burden. One of the most healing gifts you can offer is a simple thank-you—acknowledging that your dad did the best he could with the resources he had.
To my father in Heaven, I salute you. It’s hard to believe you were only two years older than I am now when you left this world, twenty-three years ago. I’m grateful for all you gave me—and my siblings.
Happy Father’s Day.
“The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.”
—Proverbs 20:7
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