I've already shared with you that I had the best daddy ever. And I'm sure many of you would argue and say that yours was the best. And we would all be right!
Some of you may not have had the "ideal" father growing up. Perhaps it was instead a grandpa, an uncle, a brother or another male figure who had a more positive influence on you.
There is a saying, "Anyone can be a Father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad."
As parents we have an enormous responsibility to raise our children the best way we know how, striving to instill in them the values they will need to lead happy, healthy, and successful lives. But one of the most important things we can give them is our unconditional love.
As I am writing this post I am very mindful of so many parents who have tragically lost a child over the past several weeks and months. Some of these parents I know well, some only through friends. Nonetheless, my heart breaks for each and everyone of them.
If you are a Dad who has lost a child, my heart grieves with you. Perhaps your loss is recent, and your emotions are still very, very, raw. The first Father's Day after the loss of a child is particularly difficult - excruciating might be a better word. My heart truly feels your loss.
And maybe you are a child who has recently lost your Dad. That first Father's Day without your Dad can be particularly difficult as well. My heart also feels your deep loss.
Even though today may bring some difficult and painful memories, I pray that you will be blessed with some happy ones as well.
Remember that you are not alone on your journey, and never forget, even if you can't see it right now, there is
Sunshine After the Storm
Blessings
Betsy
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