If you're one of the fortunate with a living father, and a father you enjoy a good relationship with, then it's a certainty that your voice or your company ranks highest on his list of wants.
This suggestion is not meant to sound preachy, it merely comes from the heart of a person whose father has passed on.
My dad loved when we visited, he often said to me, "Barb, I love it when you're here". That's exactly how we feel when our children are home as well.
Dad gave us the greatest gift, the gift of love, and we're passing that down from generation to generation. It doesn't get any better than that: Love, compassion and family.
When He Hears Your Voice, I'll Bet Your Father Lights Up
There isn't anything your father wants more than to be with you or to at least talk with you on Father's Day.
When he thinks about you I'll bet dollars to donuts that he reflects upon every aspect of your growing up. I say that because, when I speak to my sons, I see every age and almost every moment of their life in that moment.
With social media and personal devices, our habit of texting, emailing or posting our sentiment crosses over into expressing ourselves on special occasions. That's OK too. There's nothing wrong with posting a song for dad, or texting a personal note of love to him, but if you're able to, a phone call or a visit ranks at the top.
Although you can get dad a gift, and I'm sure he'll appreciate whatever you choose, when he looks around his kitchen table at his family sharing memories and laughing, that's the gift that beats them all. His heart is your heart.
Written for My Dad in Heaven - He Blessed Us With Love
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A beautiful reminder of what is most important, Barbara. Sometimes we do stress too much over what material item we can give our dads, when what they would want most is hearing our voice. I also loved your video message/tribute. I had missed your caption when I started listening to it, but I knew the minute I read "baby girl" that you had written it. I'm sure your father looks down and smiles from heaven everyday. I am certain he was/is very proud of you and loves you most of all.
I still feel close to my dad, even though he's been gone for over 20 years. We had a very close father-daughter relationship and I miss that closeness and his wonderful sense of humor. Lovely tribute to the love you and your dad had, Barbara. Thank you for sharing.
A beautiful reminder of what is most important, Barbara. Sometimes we do stress too much over what material item we can give our dads, when what they would want most is hearing our voice. I also loved your video message/tribute. I had missed your caption when I started listening to it, but I knew the minute I read "baby girl" that you had written it. I'm sure your father looks down and smiles from heaven everyday. I am certain he was/is very proud of you and loves you most of all.
ReplyDeleteI still feel close to my dad, even though he's been gone for over 20 years. We had a very close father-daughter relationship and I miss that closeness and his wonderful sense of humor. Lovely tribute to the love you and your dad had, Barbara. Thank you for sharing.
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