Fathers play a very important, and irreplaceable role in our society as a whole, but most importantly in the family. Within the family unit, the father is protector and provider. These two qualities require development, but they are essential to the full maturity of a father.
A father is fulfilled through service to his wife and children, just as children grow and mature from the unconditional love from their parents. There is a saying that the mother is the "heart of the home", and there is truth in that saying. The gentle touch of a mother is precious and needed within the family. If the woman is the "heart", then the man is the"lifeblood of the home", ready to protect and defend his family at all costs.
I and my three siblings were blessed to have a wonderful father. He lived a joyful and appreciative life, where he gave unselfishly to his family. Each of our lives have been enriched by the love and sacrifice that he (and our mother) made for each one of us to live a fulfilling life. He passed along to us his love of learning, his love of cooking,and his love of travel and adventure.
On this day after Father's Day, I hope that our society will always value the role that fathers have, and that fathers will realize and appreciate how important they are to the well-being of society...but most of all to the health of their own family.
A father is fulfilled through service to his wife and children, just as children grow and mature from the unconditional love from their parents. There is a saying that the mother is the "heart of the home", and there is truth in that saying. The gentle touch of a mother is precious and needed within the family. If the woman is the "heart", then the man is the"lifeblood of the home", ready to protect and defend his family at all costs.
I and my three siblings were blessed to have a wonderful father. He lived a joyful and appreciative life, where he gave unselfishly to his family. Each of our lives have been enriched by the love and sacrifice that he (and our mother) made for each one of us to live a fulfilling life. He passed along to us his love of learning, his love of cooking,and his love of travel and adventure.
On this day after Father's Day, I hope that our society will always value the role that fathers have, and that fathers will realize and appreciate how important they are to the well-being of society...but most of all to the health of their own family.
What a beautiful reflection on fatherhood...and your Dad, our Bebop, was truly a great example of dedication and love to his family!
ReplyDeleteI also am blessed with amazing parents and am eternally grateful for that! Thank you Mom (and Dad)..you two are the best people!