It is so important to me that my children recognize and know what an awesome Dad they have! I didn't have that, as so many of their peers may not in the future. As they grow and learn and remember things about their Dad on their own I want them to also have knowledge from their Mom's viewpoint on their Father. Father's Day seems like a completely appropriate time to reflect on Drew and the things they may one day want to know about him.
First of all, Drew works so incredibly hard to provide for our family. It is not always easy and we absolutely struggle at times but he is never unwilling to go out and work to provide. He adores his children. His face lights up when yall run out to meet him at his car each day with unconstrained joy that your Dad is finally home. Your favorite days are the ones where Dad gets to stay home all day and not go to work and those are undoubtedly his favorite also! He would do anything and everything for each one of you! He loves to take bike rides or walks with you, push you on the swings at the playground, teach you to play golf or baseball. He loves to watch movies with you and play games.
Your Dad loves your Mom. That is so so important for you to know! Each one of you came from a marriage of love and yearning to expand our love and family. He brings home flowers for me (sometimes even wild sunflowers he stops to dig up and plant in our flowerbed because he knows I will love them), surprises me with special tokens of affection that do not always have to be materialistic items. One of the most meaningful things he has done this summer has been stopping to ask a neighbor what a particular bush is after I remarked on loving the flowers and remembered seeing them growing in Thailand. He brought seeds home from the bush and planted them so that I could have them here at home. Your Dad works hard to make our marriage and household the best it can be for me and you! He actively tackles home improvement projects I remark on wanting done, he redoes furniture to upgrade items I want to trade out. I am convinced there is no project he cannot tackle!
Thirdly, your Dad loves God. Although he grew up in the church he hasn't always been completely immersed in biblical preachings. However he is always turning to God for comfort and understanding on situations. He is continually striving for a deeper relationship with him and to be a better spiritual leader for our family. His faith walk is not always as secure as he would like it to be but no ones is... his yearning and work on it is the most important part.
Your Dad loves being your Dad! He loves our family! I am so very thankful for the man that he is and the father that he is!
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