a little history...
Fathers Day has always been a little bit of a touchy subject.
Growing up my Dad wasn't too bad.
He always got cute hand prints, poems and cards from Sean and I with loving messages of worlds greatest Dad written all over it. And I will go as far to say he wasn't the world greatest Dad but he did alright by way of an 8 year old standards.
Then 2001 came and everything changed.
I was 15
my father made some pretty horrible decisions and went to prison for quite a while.
From then on and up to his passing in March 2012 I didn't quite acknowledge him as my father and have had probably a handful of conversations with him in that time as well.
I have come to better terms with my feelings about him for the most part but it still made Fathers Day difficult.
It was hard not to feel cheated or upset.
This years feelings were so different than the feelings of Fathers Days prior.
I woke up with a feeling of gratefulness comfort and being blessed.
I am so thankful of my dear husband Matt.
There is no one I could have hand picked who could be a better father to Jack and Lucy.
No one loves them, has more patience, or compassion for them than him.
I find my self watching him often with such amazement and thankfulness to The Lord for him in our lives.
I also have an amazing father-in-law
He and my mother in law are such a great example of what a God filled marriage should look like.
Not to mention the love he has for his children and grandchildren is amazing.
He is such a wonderful man and I am so thankful for him.
This fathers day was so special, I didn't feel sad, or upset like I missed out on something. I know the Lord has provided me these 2 wonderful men in my life and I am so blessed.
I couldn't ask for more.
Happy Fathers Day!
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