Happy Fathers Day

Reflecting on the events of the last few weeks in our lives, I find myself today, so very relieved to embrace this wonderful holiday where we celebrate fathers.

It is my first, without my sweet Daddy.

Honestly, all of May I was dreading this day coming. I knew it would serve as a reminder of what I have lost. Instead, (although I do feel sadness missing him) I find myself very happy and content.

I've grown up with a wonderful Father, who I am indeed grateful for. His lasting impression in my life is a positive one full of happy and heart felt moments. But what I want today, more than anything else, is to focus on my wonderful, sweet husband.

In my eyes, he stands as a daily reminder of the kind of parent I want to be. He is patient and kind, intelligent,gentle and long suffering. He is quick to find humor in situations that otherwise wouldn't be funny. He sees beauty in things others don't even notice. Dan, I draw strength from you. I respect you and Love the Man that you are. I want to thank you for living the crazy wonderful with me. For sharing your love with our 7 children. I am so blessed. Happy Fathers Day Dan. I thank you, and love you.

I'm sure, like me, you often feel

When all is said and done

The job of raising kids today

Is not an easy one.

I'm glad you're there beside me

To counsel and advise

And help me find the answers

To their never ending "whys?"

I'd be lost without your shoulders

So much broader than my own

To lean upon when problems

Seem to big to solve alone.

As long as we're together

We can weather storm and strife

And take in stride the ups and downs

That go with family life.

And someday when our little ones

Are old enough to stand

Straight and tall without the need

Of any helping hand -

We won't recall how hard it was

We'll just be proud and glad

We happened to be chosen

For the roles of Mom and Dad