Strong Father's

Father's Day has taken on new meaning for us. It was this day last year, that we signed the commitment papers for the adoption. 

This year Father's Day was a little different. We are eagerly anticipating the next steps in the adoption process. Our home study begins tomorrow which is so much more than signing papers on a dotted line. Meeting with a person face to face who is involved with our adoption. Michael got a card this year, (from his fur child of course) with a much needed grill brush and a book titled Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. He has already begun to dive into it. Learning how the relationship with his daughter will greatly affect who she becomes.

We have also been reminiscing today as well about his strong dad. I only got the pleasure of knowing his dad for 16 short months. He was called Home shortly after I came into the picture. It was an honor to be involved in walking him home. Five days later, Michael and I got engaged. Michael has told me countless stories of the things he learned from his dad, their time together and just who his dad was.

And then there is my strong dad. I have learned so much from him. Not only some tangible items like how to fix things, creativeness, and doing for others. But he taught me how to be strong in spirit, to be dedicated to things and to love. Michael asked me today what was my most sentimental memory of my dad. I have thought about it all day, and it was my wedding day. Being able to dance with my dad at my wedding was a gift that could have never come in a package.

 

This does not even begin to mention all the “dad’s” that are in our lives’ that have enriched both Michael and I. God has used so many to teach us and continues to do so. We are both very thankful for them.

I have been thinking all day about what a dad Michael is going to be. God has been shaping him greatly, preparing him for this call. I have seen many great works even in our 3 short years of marriage and I am excited to see just how his world is going to be rocked when his little girl is home.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there and all the dad’s to be. Please join us in praying for tomorrow, 6:30 when things kick into gear.

Jennifer