I know that the last blog was a little "dark"....so as the kids and I wait for Rick to wake up (boo night shift) I thought I would write about the good part of Father's Day.
"When one has not had a good father, one must create one."
Nietzsche's quote is a true reflection of my experience. Although I do not have the relationship that I would want to have with my biological father, I believe that God put a few great men in my path to help fill the void.
The first man to really have my heart was my dad's father...Poppa George. My poppa was a quiet man, but he saw what was missing in my life and stepped in and took care of the things that his son would not. My poppa was my playmate (he made the best mud pies), taxi (when my mom needed rides to the grocery store, doctor appts, etc. he was there), and friend. He was a man of few words, which worked out great since I was a kid with many. :) He never said how he felt about the decisions that he son made, but through his actions he showed what kind of man that he was...he never chose sides and until the day he died he did what was right towards his grandchildren. I miss him. I love him. <3
My Godfather, Leward, was the next person to step in and take on the role of father. Leward taught me how to drive....a STANDARD! What a brave soul he was! He also game to my high school graduation and was the first to say how proud he was of me and that he had faith in me. I love that man. <3
Jeff was the next man to step into the role of father. He was the owner of the DQ in my college town and gave me a job. Our relationship grew as we worked side by side...I became his adopted daughter of sorts. He and his family hosted my college graduation party, he helped me buy my first car, he loaned Rick and I money to pay for our wedding and he walked me down the isle. I love that man. <3
I am blessed to have had such people in my life. Through them God has shown me that there are men in the world who are willing to step up and be role models and support systems to children in need and that there is truth in Nietzsche's words.
Today I have a few men to wish Happy Father's Day and to say "Thank You". Without their love, kindness and support I would not know what it is to be loved by a "father". I am blessed beyond measure and am just so thankful.
The last person that I will wish a Happy Father's Day is Rick. He is truly a great father to our children. He has a love for them that I've never experienced as a child and I am happy that my children have him. I am just so proud and lucky to see my children receive the love and support from him. Jaylin and Hunter are so proud of him. They listed the top ten reason's they loved having him for a father (as a part of his gift) and it filled my heart with joy to hear the things that they said.
I will end this post with their words and the wish of a Happy Father's Day to those who fill those shoes.
Jaylin & Hunter's Top Ten Reasons They Love Having Rick as Their Father
10. You stay at home and play with us.
9. You take us to the movies.
8. You are supportive.
7. You help with our softball and tee ball teams.
6. You are always in a good mood.
5. You always include us in things (like hunting and fishing).
4. You are funny! :)
3. You help us get better at things.
2. You like to teach us about stuff.
1. You love us!
"It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was."
They are so lucky to have a father that loves spending time with them and loves them unconditionally.
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