This week as Father's Day draws near, my thoughts turn to the men in my life. I have a wonderful dad who has always worked hard, but found the time to spend with us. When I was young, we were very into sports. My dad would work 12 hours a day, then still manage to play a game of basketball in our back yard with us and every other kid in the neighborhood. He was always the only dad out playing. He built us the most awesome playhouse in the whole world. It was two stories complete with a kitchen, bunkbeds, and windows! And when I had my baby, I don't think there was anyone who was more excited about it than my dad. He now plays the piano and sings the songs to Carter that he used to sing to me as a little girl. It's just the sweetest thing ever to watch! I am so very thankful for my Dad.
I have also been blessed with a wonderful Father-in-law. He is a Godly man who is one of the hardest working people I have ever known. He does much and asks for nothing in return. He has the loudest, deepest voice in the world and it startles my son so much that you'd think he'd be afraid, but he laughs when his Paw Paw talks, and listens to every single word oh so intently.
Then there is my husband. I always knew he'd be a great dad, and he is! Carter walks him to the door every morning when he leaves for work, if he's awake. If he's still asleep, he wakes up and looks for him then says, "Dada gone?" Then when Carter hears the door opening in the evening, he knows just who it is and heads straight for his daddy. I think he's almost as glad to see his dad as dad is to see him! I am very thankful that my husband is a wonderful father to my son!
Both my grandfathers have passed away, one when I was 11 (20 years ago June 7) and the other when I was 15. These were both wonderful men who helped to make me into the person I am today, for that I will be forever grateful. I can't help but think that maybe my two angel babies are up in heaven spending some time with their great grandfathers!
Last, but certainly not least....I am thankful for my Heavenly Father. I am thankful for the hope He gives us in what is becoming an increasingly dark world.
Happy Father's Day to all you men who I know are lurking out there reading my blog!
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14 comments:
Such a sweet thankful list, bless you.
You are truly blessed!! Hope you have a great weekend!!
Beautiful words of honor. God has richly blessed you.
I'm thankful for the men in my life too. Thanks for sharing your heart with us today. Blessings!
A great thankful Thursday. My favorite was your last one... such an important one. We all need to remember the Lord is a constant light during dark times. Have an amazing weekend.
Thank you for sharing about the Men in your life and how they have blessed you! Those memories are just so special!
Blessings
What a blessing! I hope you have a great Father's Day weekend...with all the Dad's in your life!
Diane
I loved reading about the special men in your life! I hope you enjoy a wonderful Father's Day with them! I love that your dad sings to your little boy ~ how touching :) Blessings!
That is such a perfect post...I'm glad you thought about doing it that way...and I'm glad you've got such sweet guys in your life.
It's so important to have godly men in our lives. You are blessed! Thanks for sharing sweetie. Blessings.
You have some wonderful men in your life.
Thanks for sharing your blessings.
~Betty~
What a sweet post! You certainly do have lots to be thankful for this Father's day!
What a beautiful tribute to the important men in your life :) -
I am glad for the men I had in my life, my great-grandfather, my earthly dad :)...The both shaped my life at a very young age.
I am glad for my Sweetheart as well - he has been a great father to our son and continues to support him.
Thanks again for sharing your grateful heart with us this past week.
Blessings to you and yours.
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