My kids have a great dad.
They have a dad who loves them, who plays with them, and who is interested in knowing them. They have a dad who cares about them, who asks how their day was at school, and who listens to their answers. They have a dad who takes care of their boo-boos and fixes broken toys. They have a dad who reads to them, prays with them, and kisses them good night.
They have a dad who teaches them how to ride their bikes and tie their shoes. They have a dad who listens to them practice piano and picks them up from soccer practice and scout meetings. They have a dad who fixes them breakfast, gives them baths at night, and brushes their hair. They have a dad who attends Open House at school, who comes to the Fan Jams and eats lunch with them on First Friday Lunch.
They have a dad who takes care of them when they’re not feeling well. They have a dad who shows them how to cast a rod and reel in the catch. They have a dad who watches shows like “Time Warp” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” with them. They have a dad who will watch the same Disney or Dreamworks movie for the umpteenth time with them. They have a dad who camps out in the playroom, sleeping on a sleeping bag in the tent because the Cub Scout overnighter had to be cancelled.
They have a dad who cares about their spiritual growth. They have a dad who takes them to church on Sunday and who talks with them about our faith. They have a dad who memorizes Bible verses and books of the Bible with them. They have a dad who teaches them about the Bible and what it means to follow God. They have a dad who messes up sometimes, but isn’t afraid to admit it. They have a dad who apologizes when he’s wrong. They have a dad who may not be perfect, but is committed to being the best dad he can be. They have a dad who works hard to be a godly example to his children.
They have a dad who takes his title seriously.
Happy Father’s Day to a great dad!