On Fathers’ Day

Can I simply say thank-you?

I could, but thank-you isn’t enough.

Can I list out why I’m thankful for you?

Thank-you for your hugs,

Thank-you for your prayers,

Thank-you for killing the bugs,

And let’s not forget the many nights you carried me up the stairs to bed.

(Some nights I was asleep, some nights I would just hope you didn’t realize I was still awake, some nights I didn’t feel well, and some nights I just wanted reassurance of your love)

And those times you still carry me; physically in your arms, and spiritually in your prayers.

Yes, I could say thank-you for everything, but that would take a while

But what am I thankful for, most of all?

Thank-you for loving my mom,

Thank-you for taking time to be a Dad,

Thank-you for striving to be the person God wants you to be,

And an example others can follow.

I love you, Daddy <3