Today is Father's Day. Father's Day, for many years of my life wasn't really "celebrated", but more filled with the wonder of what it was like to have a daddy love you and know you and want to be with you. Then I met HIM. And today, Father's Day celebrates the couple of good men in my life.
My Father-in-love is a daddy. From the very first hug many years ago, until today, he's always there. He has restored my faith in good men. Wholesome men. Men of God. He has been the only Daddy, I mean REAL Daddy, I have ever had the privilege of knowing. And what a privilege it is to call him that! He helped raise a mighty fine man that I get to live my life with, too! Almost six years ago, he became a Papa. A Papa who is absolutely adored by my three children. The littlest one, who doesn't say much, even knows his Papa's name. They all get giddy just at the thought of being with him. What a joy to watch, and oh how I can relate! :)
And then there's my father-in-love's son...my husband, my rock, and my children's superhero. I read somewhere before a quote that said in it, that fatherhood perfects a man. This. This is Chris. He was an amazing boyfriend, fiance, and husband...then he became a father. And it's true, fatherhood perfected him. I already thought he hung the moon (I mean, he did, if you ask me!), since I was 14 and first laid eyes on him! But watching him be a Daddy has actually made me love him even more! He has embraced and loved every minute of fatherhood, since the day we welcomed our very first little one. That day, when they placed that little baby boy in our arms, we changed. And although he didn't put on a cape, that man engaged super powers that I didn't even know a man had. He loves them with all he has. He protects them with all he has. He leads them with all he has. And provides for them with all he has. He amazes me. There just aren't enough words. Nothing I can say or do could adequately explain or express the amazing love I feel for my husband. What better person to do this child rearing thing with?! Six years ago we became parents, and all though we rarely get it all right, and we goof up on a regular basis, I would say we make a pretty good team! I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else! Our oldest son has a deep desire to know everything his daddy knows. He wants to be just like him. He is so proud of his daddy, and they are best buds! Our daughter...well, that's her prince charming! (yes! She really calls him that...;) ) She adores her daddy, and it's perfect! Daddy's princess! He has absolutely shown her what a wonderful daddy and husband looks like! And our precious little one...he will jump and run to the sound of his daddy's voice! Daddy's boy, for sure!! :)
Chris and I, after hearing someone speak about it, have developed a mutual love for this verse...
"Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth." Psalm 127:4
It's so descriptive. So symbolic. We have chosen to take this parenting thing very seriously. We want to "produce fruit" for the future. We desire to raise kids who can be a light. A small light in such a darkened world. God has placed these 3 arrows (so far!) in our quiver. And my husband, their Daddy, our superhero, stands in front...protecting, providing and leading the way, as we raise up theses arrows to launch them. You only get one launch. One time to raise them. One chance. And I am so blessed that he has chosen to take this journey with me. That we, together, will launch our arrows into this world! Happy Father's Day, to the superhero of this house! You rock! <3
beautifully said, Ali !
ReplyDeleteThank you! <3
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