I was in a group once of amazing ladies and the conversation turned to who had the most influence over their lives. So many of them were my father this, my father that.......I realised that its very easy to underestimate the power of fathers over their children. Pope Francis is clear on his wish for the family, but we find ourselves in different types of families given various circumstances..
Either way, I read this poem years ago and loved it, so I share it each year
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author Unknown
So to all the fathers doing their best, in the midst of 'hunting' and the ever changing expectations of the world today, cheers to you all!!
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