To all Fathers...

Sunday, June 19, 2016 is Father's Day...a day of honor and celebration for our dads and fathers. Not all fathers are dads nor are all dads fathers. Each holds a special place in a child's, teen's or adult's heart. Regardless of the role—dad, father or both—not any one of us could be here without having been fathered. With fatherhood comes a tremendous responsibility encompassing tasks of sharing, caring and preparing for life's journey. 

May this Father's Day be filled with wondrous blessings that continue through each day of the year! To each of you...A Father's Day Salute!

A father's day is every day

Not just one day of the year

Holding a wee little hand
(day time and nighttime)

Wiping away a tear

It's faith, hope, love

All rolled into one
Encouragement, patience
(never giving up)

'Til a task is done

It's being thankful

Gratitude of heart
Knowing what you need
(when you need it)
Right from the start

  
 

It's together time

The thrill of hearty laughter

 Seeing what you're going through

(even if it doesn't show)

The morning of the day after

It's helping with decisions

Staying taut through outs or ins

Teaching life's not easy
(taking the right road)

Supporting losses and wins

It's hurting and being hurt
Holding discipline's place
Leaving behind a legacy
(not of material 'things')
Rewards of saving grace

It's compassion and comfort
When a hug is all that's needed
Priceless moments in time
(Teddy Bear hugs)
Quickly and tenderly heeded

It's shaping, molding
Each life that has begun
Making an investment
(often without return)
'Til the full course is run

It's when having to leave

Looking back with pride
Releasing all the tears
(happiness and heartache)
Bottled up inside

©Sharla Lee Shults