Kudos to Fathers!
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Kudos to Fathers!
I am shouting out loud for the dads who are involved in their child’s lives, men who are fathers not in name only, but also in actions. Dads contribute to the experience, atmosphere, and well-being of the household.
I was always what they call a ‘daddys’ girl, I clung tightly to the strong arms of my father and relished in the feeling of the warmth and security he provided for me. I adored his booming laughter and joking nature. For instance, he sometimes secretly recorded our childhood squabbles and played the audio back. This would always make us stop, think about how silly we were behaving, and restore the peace.
I have memories that I fondly recall as “Daddy moments”. These were specific times when he expressed his love, care, and support for me. Even though he passed when I was a teenager, I will always be my Daddy’s girl. In this blog, my desire is to express my sincere appreciation for all of those fathers out there who, like my father, are a powerful guiding loving force in their children’s lives.
So this Father’s Day I rise to my feet and clap my hands exuberantly for all those good good fathers out there. I see you daily living up to the title of father, girl daddy, boy daddy, or just plain old pops.
It seems to me the world showers mothers with praise, thanks, flowers, and gifts. Motherhood is acknowledged as miraculous, difficult, and special. Fathers on the other hand, seem to be treated with lackluster applause, like an audience responding to a comedian whose jokes are mostly flat. Sometimes Dad’s performances are jeered, criticized, or even booed. Well, not all mothers are quite as deserving of the accolades they receive, the same can be said for fathers who do not deserve such hard condemnation. After all, parenting did not come with a user’s manual. Mistakes are inevitable. Perfection is a myth. So this Father’s Day I rise to my feet and clap my hands exuberantly for all those good good fathers out there. I see you daily living up to the title of father, girl daddy, boy daddy, or just plain old pops.
Today I am shouting out the men who proudly own up to the title of a father. Men who signed their name on the birth certificate and let the world know that this living blessing came from his seed, from his DNA. He is boldly claiming responsibility, for a biological connection, for his role in the awesome process of human evolution. You are a giver of life, a powerful growth activator, and a fertilizer. You are a creator of generations to come, our future world. Your seed is faith, hope, and the impetus for all our shared vision for what is possible. Know the value of your seed, sew it wisely, and mindfully, knowing that the seed defines the nature of the harvest. Thank you fathers for your strong wise use of the power God has placed in you to increase and multiply the human race.
Thank you fathers for your strong wise use of the power God has placed in you to increase and multiply the human race.
I am shouting out loud for the dads who are involved in their child’s lives, men who are fathers not in name only, but also in actions. Dads contribute to the experience, atmosphere, and well-being of the household. They do their part as protectors, guides, leaders, supporters, listeners, and communicators. Girl dads recognize their relationship with their daughters has a huge impact on their girl’s choices of future loving relationships and her own ideas of beauty, power, and self-worth. She is looking to him for the example of how men should treat her. She is looking at his relationship with her mother for the same reasons. Good girl daddys are aware of the critical position they are in to shape and influence her attitudes and values.
The same is true for boy dads whose sons are learning from them about being a “real” man, how to love themselves, and respect women. Boys look to fathers to understand their unique social pressures hormonal struggles and societal influences. Boys look for their father’s example of how to handle anger and resolve conflict to have positive non-violent domestic relationships.
Thank you fathers who intentionally engage fully and actively in the lives of their children, making them a priority in your life.
Thank you fathers who intentionally engage fully and actively in the lives of their children, making them a priority in your life. Continue to be active in your children’s lives even if you are divorced and have started a new blended family, even if you have one child or ten. Your son or daughter is equipped with the priceless gift of knowing they have a father in this world who can be reached at any time. They know your name, address and that you are accessible to them in an emergency or just for a daddy-love connection.
Thank you to all the Fathers, who are united to raise healthy, bright, and successful children. Keep caring for all the children in your life, whether biologically ours or chosen as gifts through marriage, adoption, or fostering. Keep being the best daddy you can be, stay healthy mentally and physically, and go to the doctor. We need you around. You are loved and you are great. We may not always give you your props but we need to take the time to do just that.
Enjoy your day today and know you are appreciated and adored for being good fathers. Keep striving to be a positive presence in the lives of your children and the women who share this awesome privilege with you. Happy Father’s Day!
Debra Hill
Debra Hill is an independent inspirational singer, author, songwriter, and writer. As a blind performer, she adds a personal story of God’s faithfulness. Her life exemplifies that Christ’s power will work to lift all regardless of circumstances.
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