Happy Father's Day

Today is Father's Day. A day to reflect on all the wonderful things fathers bring to the world.  Fathers are the quiet calm in a raging storm. They are the unfaltering strength that holds a family together through whatever life throws their way. Fathers often aren't the ones to get the flowery cards or that special just perfect gift. They never ask for much yet are always content with what they are given. They are often not the ones to get the phone calls to fill them in on all the happenings from loved ones.  They usually hear that information second-hand as moms are almost always the ones to get the news first. Fathers might not be the most spoiled family members but they are the most treasured.  Good fathers can always be counted on to be there whenever you call.  Good fathers can always be counted on to say just the right thing. Good fathers make daughters feel special and they let them know there are no limits to what they can do in life.  Good fathers make sons feel special and they let them know there are no limits to what they can do in life. They are almost predictable in their actions and in that predictability lies security, safety and happiness.  I am blessed to have a loving father. He is there for me whenever I need him. I am blessed to have a loving father-in-law. He too is there for me whenever I need him. They are both devoted fathers to all their children and devoted grandfathers to their grandchildren. I am blessed to be married to a man who is the very best father to our children.  He is there for them every minute of every day. He only wants the very best for them and has instilled in my children a love of duty, a love of honor and a love for their country. He is a most honorable man and I am blessed that he is such a huge influence in who my children are today. I don't think fathers hear it often enough - but thank you to all the good fathers in the world. Thank you for caring for your children and loving them. Good fathers raise good children who go on to become good parents. And the cycle of life continues with all the potential and wonder that it is meant to have.  Happy Father's Day!