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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The Home Engineer: Have You Told Him Lately?
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Meghan
Watch this short video about Dad's.
Why We Love Dad from Igniter Media on Vimeo.
As we just celebrated Fathers Day, I noticed something. Fathers Day isn't as big of a "hoop-la" as Mothers Day is. A couple examples include: (1) At church on Mothers Day, when we went to pick up my kids from their class, they had oodles of things they had made to give me for Mothers Day. Fathers Day rolls around, we go to pick up our children, and nothing was made or said. (2) We go to lunch on Mothers Day at one of our favorite places, The Cheesecake Factory and there is an 1.5 hour wait at 10:30am. For Fathers Day, we go back since it's one of Joe's favorites too, and at 10:30am, we walk right in, no wait, and we're literally opening the place.
I dont get it. Fathers play just as big of a roll in our lives (whether we are younger or older children) as Mothers.
So, today, I want to encourage you to thank your Father for everything he's done for you. Get detailed and descriptive. Think back on memories you have of the two of you. If you aren't in a relationship with your Father or he has passed away, let your "Father figure" know how much you appreciate him.
As a Mom, I try to make it clear to my children just how important our dad is. He provides for us, he works hard to make sure we have food, clothes, a home, and fun things to do and have. He loves us no matter what. I think mothers need to do a better job at building their child's father up instead of tearing him down. I've seen (and heard) of so many families where the mom just trash talks their Father. And yes, vice versa, but I wanted to focus on Dad's today. The important roles they have, and how we need to take the time to notice and appreciate them more.
The best thing we as mom's can do for our kids, is to love their dad.
Why We Love Dad from Igniter Media on Vimeo.
As we just celebrated Fathers Day, I noticed something. Fathers Day isn't as big of a "hoop-la" as Mothers Day is. A couple examples include: (1) At church on Mothers Day, when we went to pick up my kids from their class, they had oodles of things they had made to give me for Mothers Day. Fathers Day rolls around, we go to pick up our children, and nothing was made or said. (2) We go to lunch on Mothers Day at one of our favorite places, The Cheesecake Factory and there is an 1.5 hour wait at 10:30am. For Fathers Day, we go back since it's one of Joe's favorites too, and at 10:30am, we walk right in, no wait, and we're literally opening the place.
I dont get it. Fathers play just as big of a roll in our lives (whether we are younger or older children) as Mothers.
So, today, I want to encourage you to thank your Father for everything he's done for you. Get detailed and descriptive. Think back on memories you have of the two of you. If you aren't in a relationship with your Father or he has passed away, let your "Father figure" know how much you appreciate him.
As a Mom, I try to make it clear to my children just how important our dad is. He provides for us, he works hard to make sure we have food, clothes, a home, and fun things to do and have. He loves us no matter what. I think mothers need to do a better job at building their child's father up instead of tearing him down. I've seen (and heard) of so many families where the mom just trash talks their Father. And yes, vice versa, but I wanted to focus on Dad's today. The important roles they have, and how we need to take the time to notice and appreciate them more.
The best thing we as mom's can do for our kids, is to love their dad.
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5 comments:
Thank you for stopping by my blog! It's so true that Dad's often get lost in the shuffle! What a great reminder to encourage our dad!
I always try to make a big deal out of it in our home. I want the kids to know that their dad works hard to provide for us. He is definitely an important part in our family. Thank you for sharing this. :)
Great reminder!!! With all boys around our house, I really try to point out all the good things my husband does. I am so thankful that they have a godly man to look up to and emmulate. :)
Hello! Popping in from iFellowship at Seeds of Faith Women! Hope you find time to stop by Homemaker Honey and say, "G'Day!"
Enjoy this day the Lord had made!
Deborah
Homemaker Honey
homemakerhoney.com
Well said and well timed.
Though I have been estranged from my father for nearly 40 years, I continue to appreciate him for all that he has taught me. I wait with open arms for his heart to soften towards me once again. (My youthful indiscretion has not yet been forgiven by him. He is not a Christian.) As I am forbidden to contact my father with the praise and admiration of my heart, I share those observations with my Father in Heaven, content in knowing that He appreciates them as well.
I dropped by to visit your blog on the recommendation of iFellowship and, having found great encouragement here, will now look forward to the blessings of being your newest follower.
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