A Tribute to Dads

Happy Father’s Day to all you good fathers out there.

Today, I want to pay tribute to the love of my life, my husband and father of our children, Steve. I also want to pay tribute to my own father, who graduated to heaven last year on June 14th.

Lots of readers will have no fathers to celebrate with this year so I’d like to invite you to pay tribute to them by sharing in the comments at the end of the post.

I caught my grown kids off-guard again. Figured if they shared what it was like to have a blind mom then they should honor their father also. Caught them while busy at work though so they didn’t get time to think about it.

Leslie:  Daddy is a loving, caring, kind pushover. He helps everyone and doesn’t stop when they take advantage of or are mean to him. He’s always spoiled me by pretty much giving me what I wanted, yet still corrected me. Daddy has always been a hard-worker too. I learned from him to work whether I was sick, or not.

Jennifer:  Dad always made time for us, even if it was just five minutes. I still remember the time I had a special performance he drove six hours to surprise me, then drove straight back. . .he basically drove 12 hours to see me for an hour. One thing I always knew  was I could count on dad. No matter what I did, or whose fault it was, what time, or what he was doing, he’d be there. I can also honestly say I know what unconditional love is, because he showed it to me. So many don’t understand this concept with God because they feel all the guilt of things they’ve done. They question how anyone could love them, and I know how because of dad.

Steven: He was a good provider. I remember going to work with him and playing catch. I’ve always felt loved. He’s always been there for me; no matter what. He’s a true example of Christ with his unconditional love, servant’s heart, and ability to forgive others. I’ve seen him forgive people I couldn’t.

Here’s mine to my dad, Jerry Miller, in heaven. (I had time to think about my comments, though LOL)

Thank you, Dad, for loving me with daily hugs, kisses, and the words, “I love you.” Thanks for loving me enough to correct me, teach me, and support me.

Your examples of honesty, budgeting, frugalness, sense of humor, and your attentiveness and helpfulness to mom was ingrained in me.

Thanks for teaching me money management, house and car maintenance, and not to be afraid to ask questions. I’ve gotten pretty good at it.

Thank you for showing me a personal relationship with Jesus, and the importance of faithfulness in church. You loved God through your actions; not just words.

You touched so many lives with your humor and kindness as they fought cancer battles alongside you. I’m trying to help others in spite of my blindness, too.  We’re overcomers.

Your love, steadfastness, and example allowed me to wait on the man God intended for me to marry. Thank you.

(The tips and resources I promised for good men to become better husbands, fathers, and boyfriends will be coming soon. )

Whether your dad is alive, or not, please pay him tribute in the comments below. I’d love to read (hear) them!

Thanks for sharing your holiday with me, especially with my being late. I appreciate your stopping in and sharing my posts with your friends and family. You’re so special.

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