Monday’s post is a day early because it’s Father’s Day. I want to send a shout out to all the handsome, intelligent, funny, supportive men I know who are celebrating today. Many I’m related to. Many more are my in-laws. I’m married to one.
I happen to have a fabulous dad. If you want to read all about him, check out my post from last year here.
But Father’s Day isn’t just about my dad. It’s about all types of “dads.” The father-figures in people’s lives.
There are our dads. (Mine is amazing. See last year’s post for details.)
And our fathers-in-law. (I hit the jackpot. My father-in-law is the best.)
Our grandfathers (I miss mine terribly).
Our brothers. (I don’t see mine often enough.)
Many of us have godfathers. (I recently lost mine, and am so sorry not to have more time with him.)
We have uncles and cousins.
And sometimes step-versions of some of these.
And of course we have friends…
All of these men can fulfill father-like roles in our lives.
They are there for us in good times and bad. They lift us when we fall and show us how not to fall again. They teach, they laugh, they discipline, and they lecture. They understand the importance of football, fried food, frosty mugs, and freedom, and they’ll fight for all of it with passion and pride. These are the men who bear our burdens with stoic silence; unwavering strength; broad, dry shoulders; and open arms.
In every shape, size, and form, they are the dads of the world.
And we wouldn’t know where to be without them.
Happiest Father’s Day, to all the “dads” out there. May it be your finest yet.
A lovely post, Staci! I still have my dad (in fact, he lives with me!), and I have two other wonderful men in my life — my son and my husband. I hope you and the men in your life had a fabulous day!
It’s great that you see your father every day. I almost never see mine, although I do speak to him almost every day. And I am very lucky–I got to spend Father’s Day with my father-in-law for the first time in years this year; they came for a visit and we had a wonderful time. We did indeed enjoy our day (our whole visit in fact) and I hope you and all the men in your life had as great a time as we did.
Staci we don’t have Dad’s day until september I hope you made it special for all the ones close to you. I miss my dad every day, he was larger than life with a heart even larger.
I’m sorry that you lost your father, Kath. It’s something I don’t even want to think about. But I’m sure you carry a piece of him in your heart. And rest assured the world knows what a great person he must have been, because anyone who knows you sees what a wonderful woman he raised. I’m certain that’s his influence reflected back to us through you.
I was blessed to have several great father figures in my life. Unfortunately, there are many young men and women that I know who are not as fortunate. I want to give a shout out to all the mothers and anyone that stepped int to provide that father figure guidence to these find children. I was very lucky to spend this father’s day with my dad. We had steaks on the grill, Italian potato salad, zucchini fries and I bought peach pie and butter pecan ice cream for dessert. It’s always a treat when they come over and I love his “Bob” humor.
Ah, Bob humor. That makes me smile every time I think about it. We are blessed to have such a special father. And you’re right, Michele. There are plenty of women who fill the “father” role in people’s lives. They deserve a hearty shout-out, too. (So sorry I missed the cook-out. 🙁 )
Ah, Bob humor. That makes me smile every time I think about it. We are blessed to have such a special father. And you’re right, Michele. There are plenty of women who fill the “father” role in people’s lives. They deserve a hearty shout-out, too. (So sorry I missed the cook-out. 🙁 Sounds delicious.)
Nicely done – yes, dad’s come in all shapes and sizes. I never knew my grandfather’s, but my dad was the best. I lost him far too soon but I think about him every day and the lessons he taught me. I hope your hubby has a wonderful day.
Thank you, Pat. I’ll pass your message along. And a happy day to your husband, as well. I’m sorry about your father, but at least you have the lessons he taught you. He’ll always live on in your heart.