Happy Father’s Day to my Husband
On this holiday that we both dislike, I want to thank you for all you have done for me, our three sons, our daughter-in-law, our students, community and nation.
Thank you for always
teaching our sons to be kind, thoughtful and responsible men
supporting them without judgement in all their struggles
cheering in times of great success
moving their stuff repeatedly
offering medical advice and mental health counseling
sharing their passions
educating them with lessons in nature and humanity
opening their eyes to the wonders around them
keeping our family history alive
being a model dad to our kids and thousands of others
Sharing your skills and knowledge with the whole village
saving lives
planting trees
protecting the earth
serving our nation and community when called upon
rescuing the lost and comforting the sick
encouraging the wounded and fearful
building sets and supporting dreams
teaching kids to love the wild world
coaching them to do their best
keeping them safe and secure
And for me, thank you for
supporting my dreams
staying out of my hair on writing days
reading and critiquing drafts
carrying the tent
bringing flowers
sharing in my cares and joys
being a friend to my friends
filling the car with gas
cleaning and treating the pool so I can swim
being my lifeguard, coach, first-aider and weatherman
washing dishes
cleaning the cat litter box
lowering the toilet seat
being ever watchful for my safety
comforting me when I’m grieving
adventuring together around the world
staying healthy so we can have many more years together
Loving us all unconditionally through all time
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