In our home it started with a really great father my husband Kevin.........
What a great father he has been to our children. Always putting Myself and the kids before his own needs and wants. A sense of humor, and a quiet nature have made him an ideal dad. It gave our girls an example of the type of man they would marry, and it gave the boys a prototype to follow, and follow his example they all have.
When it comes to Dads, it's hard to beat Jayson. My respect and love of him has grown in direct proportion to the number of kids he has. His kindness and patience with all his children, boggles the mind. When he walks in the door of his home he is surrounded by a group of adoring fans. If ever love was spoken it is here in this home.
Mike, my daughter Alicia's husband is really FUN. When I see him with his boys it makes me wish that I could be little and play around with him the way that they do. His love of his kids just radiates from his face when he's with them, and you can tell that they are secure in the knowledge that they are loved by their father.
Joel, my youngest son has sacrificed much of his time to care for the needs of his children. As a soldier in the army he has spent long hours away from the people that he loves most. I know for a fact that the 15 months that he spent in Iraq were the hardest of his life. Because of the times when he has been gone, the moments
that he does have with his children are more precious to him then to those of us who see our kids every day.
Alex, Megan's husband isn't a dad yet, but I've seen him with babies and his younger siblings. From what I've seen, I have no doubt that he'll be one of the great ones.
The common thread with all these fathers is the unbounded love they have for their kids. What a difference these children will make in the world when they grow up, and in a big part, because of truly great fathers.
8 comments:
You hit the nail on the head. We are surrounded by great men.
A great daddy is the best gift for a child! Playful, loving, comforting, a kid at heart who also manages to bring home the bacon. Your sons and in-law sons fit the bill.
Fatherhood is the opportunity to shape men's and women's souls. A loving, caring, attentive, concerned,playful, spiritual man, one who supports home, wife and children is a somewhat rare individual these days.
George will says "fatherhood allows the child to finally become a man, a selfless man."
Blessed are you Sylvia to have five wonderful fathers and a father to be in your family.
As you said I can't think of a better example than the parents that we have.
This was such a sweet post! We are related to some pretty great guys!
By the way, I love your Christmas background---BIG improvement over the Star Trek one :-)
Rachelle said I should read the post and I did. It was really nice. Dad is a great dad and you are a great mom.
What sweet sentiments Sylvia...I just decided to check your blog after a several month hyatis! Shame on me! HA! Great sons begin with great parents. I have often admired Kevin's witt and humble strength. You two are a wonderful compliment to each other in marriage. No doubt that's why your kids are fantastic at what they do! Sure do love you and your rapidly growing family.
Oops...that would be hiatis!
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