A very prominent human need is that of protection and stability and father’s are an important part of providing that basic human need. My father is a man of few words but many actions and through his actions I am aware of his love for me at all times and have always felt a tremendous sense of peace and security because of his presence in my life. The things he taught me I will always know. They are engrained in me-part of who I am now. Our father’s have shaped our lives in ways they will never know. Sadly my husband lost his father several years ago when he was a teenager. Although my husband has not had the physical presence of his father, his father’s influence and spirit has been a part of his life always-his father is still influencing my husband’s life because of how he lived his life. On this Father’s Day we are thinking of our fathers and our grandfathers (whom we have also lost) and remembering what they give and gave to us and knowing that they are still providing for us that basic human need that we desire.
Daddy’s Girl
Jonathan with his father and family
Us with Grandpa Hoffman
Us with Grandpa Wolfe
…and I am forever grateful for my husband and the father he is to Cody. He has brought that human desire of stability and protection to his life not to mention his love, guidance and a connection that can only be between a father and son!
VERY well said, Cheri. I couldn’t have said it better. I am so thankful for my own dad and couldn’t live without the constant love and support I get from Todd. Happy Father’s Day to all those wonderful dads that make our world steady and constant.
This is the nicest tribute to your fathers and grandfathers! Daddy will always love you “to the moon and back”!! We said that to both you girls when we put you to bed when you were little.