Honoring Our Fathers
Copyright 2005 Peggy Porter
Seeking Balance
http://www.seekingbalance.ca
This weekend as we celebrate Father's Day, take an
opportunity to express gratitude for the many wonderful
fathers we see giving their love, support and guidance to
our children on a daily basis.
Personally, in my own life, I am surrounded by them. From my
own father, to my father-in-law, my husband and the many
friends I am blessed to have. I see them at the
supermarket, holding their child while attempting to shop;
on the street riding their bikes, with their children
cautiously proceeding ahead; at the gymnasium, proudly
watching their daughter attempt her first cartwheel and at
church gently kissing their son on the cheek.
Although mothers have typically been the nurturer in our
society, fathers have a huge impact on the raising and
development of our children. . A son will learn first hand
from his father the balance between toughness and
tenderness. Daughters look to their fathers for guidance and
example on how to be treated by the men they will have in
their lives. Fathers are there to give support and protect
their most prized possession…family.
In the book, The Wonder Of Fathers, author C.R. Gibson
writes…He goes by many names. He serves many roles. He's a
shoulder to cry on, to lean on, and to climb on. He can be
quiet, boisterous, athletic, or scholarly. He is his son's
first role model and the first man his daughter will love.
And no matter what else he does in his life, fatherhood will
be his most important and fulfilling achievement.
For those of us who have been blessed to grow up with
fathers in our lives, we are aware of the many roles they do
play in our lifetime. They are a teacher from whom you
learn many of your most important lessons. A coach who is
always cheering for you no matter how good you are. Strong
arms to pick you up when you fall or hug you for no reason
at all. Fathers let you do things that mothers are to
afraid to let you try. They are the voice of reason when
you are attempting to solve one of life's many problems.
They are the voice of support and love when your heart has
been just broken and the protector who vows no one will ever
break your heart again.
This weekend take the opportunity to tell the fathers in
your life just how important they are and how you appreciate
them. Say a prayer for those families who do not have their
fathers with them for whatever reason. Make Father's Day a
time to remember what is really important in this lifetime
and when you nurture each other, everyone benefits.
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) 2005 Peggy Porter
Peggy Porter is a nurse, Wellness Coach, and author of YumME
MumME Makeover-How to Balance Womanhood and Motherhood by
Nurturing the Me in MumMe. If you are a Mom and want to
start creating a healthier balance in your life, go to
www.seekingbalance.ca and register for Peggy's free monthly
teleclass and Ecourse! For more info you can also email
peggy@seekingbalance.ca or call 506-832-0117.
