What Father's Day means.. To Me!

Father’s day is a day that needs more love. That simple. It is often overlooked and is tiny compared to Mother’s Day but to me… They are both equally important and worth celebrating. Fathers are leaders who will always be a child’s hero. A father is not just a leader or a hero but they also are a teacher, role model, and mentor. How many times have you witnessed the true interaction between a child and their father? It is pure joy (usually) The kid wholeheartedly loves their father and their father loves them. A father is a protector. Not of just the household but also their child. The child looks up to them as the strong ones to keep them safe from any harm. Always looking out for their family. The father is the strength of the family and power.

Mothers are the epitome of love and kindness and she is but the father also takes the role of the teacher, guide, and friend. At least in my household, we both are teachers and guides but there is just something special and unique about the role of a teacher that a father takes on. From my own personal experience, my father was always full of soo much wisdom. Yes, there were times when I looked at him like, “Huh, No way?” but now, as an adult and being without him for the first time, I now look back on all the lessons He has taught me. I hold those lessons closer than ever because of how useful they have proved to be as an adult. Fathers love their children unconditionally with every ounce of their soul. Being able to witness the relationship between my son and his father is one that brings me soo much joy. I know there are some households that are different but I am thankful for mine.

It is time that we recognize our fathers for the noble work that they do. Fathers are important and absolutely necessary in households. Yes, it can be run by mothers and most often are run that way in their absence but it shouldn’t be this way. The Father is equally important and must be included (if possible) in their child’s life. They are not just a temporary option or a figure that is not necessary but our children are growing out without the wisdom of their Fathers. Fathers are full of knowledge, protection, and life lessons and they definitely have a different way of teaching it. When that father unlocks this hidden superpower the world is stronger and more powerful.

I am not just saying that Fathers need to be celebrated because my husband is an amazing father nor the fact that I was blessed with an Amazing Father but because it is necessary. I am soo exhausted from seeing the lack of participation in Father's Day. In other cultures, I am quite sure that men are celebrated for the strength that they are. They are the motivators, the listeners, the leaders, and most importantly the friends.

Father’s Day does not have to be celebrated with gifts and cards or even flowers and candy. What I am saying is, it's a nice gesture but this is not all about gifts. It’s important to acknowledge and thank them every single day for all the little things. The books they hated to read, the crazy hair days, the trip to the park, the life lessons, the music instructions, and the simplicity of life. Fathers tend to have a much more laid-back approach to life as the mothers are usually the ones running hectic and trying to do all the things. To me, fathers remind us of the simplicity that is necessary for life.

My father did just that, he reminded me that life is simple. Take in every moment, every breath, and every opportunity as a gift. Now as I have the memories that we shared, my father is my best friend and my motivator. He has always been my cheerleader and I now fully embrace that through spirit. He may not be next to me day after day or even a phone call away anymore but he is always next to me guiding me to the next crazy endeavor or goal that I come up with.

So, on this Father’s Day, I say thank you to my father the best way I can without his presence. I thank my husband for his love and comfort on my first celebration without him. I celebrate my Husband for the man that He is and the love, support, and guidance that He provides to our Family. So today, we eat, embrace and enjoy life as it should be. In all of its simplicity and grace. We take life step by step gracefully, proudly, and most importantly lovingly.

Happy Father’s Day to all of the Fathers out there. We Love You and Appreciate You!