This is the second Father's Day without my dad here and I'm thankful that he never made a big deal about the holidays. He said everyday was Father's Day and he truly believed it. With that attitude it's made the transition from him being here to him not a whole lot easier during the actual holidays. I don't ever think about how we always did this or that on certain holidays. So it's really just the day in and day out that I miss my dad the most. Here's what I realized this Father's Day...
1. I'm super thankful for my dad's parents...they raised an awesome man that became an amazing father! So to my Granny...thanks! You did an awesome job and you should be so proud. Dad's legacy lives on and will continue to and that's in part because of all that you did to raise dad!
2. I'm so very thankful to my in-laws for raising my husband to be the man he is...and let me just say he's the best and perfect for me! My husband is my rock and an awesome father. I'm thankful to his parents for teaching him how to work hard to provide for us, how to be a strong man (physically, mentally, spiritually), and how to have patience and never give up!
3. I'm in the midst of raising 4 boys to become men and father's and I've got a job to do...I'm thankful that I get to do this...but I'm realizing just how important it is! I want my boys to grow up to be just like my husband and my dad...amazing! I've got to teach them to be strong and provide for their family but be gentle, caring, and loving. I must teach them to be warriors for what they believe but accepting of others. I need to teach them to care for a baby as well as cook and clean all while being patient, understanding, and loving to the women in their lives. I will teach them to follow their dreams and to have the confidence to do anything they want to do in life. I must teach them to fight for their freedom and defend what's dear to them, to be physically, mentally, and spiritually strong. I want to teach them to share their feelings and have a strong faith and love for the Lord. I must teach them to be content and happy with where they are in the journey of life!
So I've got lots to do but I've got great examples to follow! I know my dad was preparing me to do all these with the boys but now I'm realizing just how important my job is and I'm thankful to have this opportunity. So as you know I will KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON!
Trinity
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