“I love you.” His voice reassured as he tenderly kissed my forehead. Hopeful imagination of my biological father. And a time he was absent in my life. An abandoned child dreams of a father who
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Integrity: The Legacy of a Loving Father
Integrity, love, and faith were the legacy of my father. Integrity is a sorely lacking trait in our world. Politicians, businessmen, educators, even some in the ministry handle the truth like a novel where the
Read moreA Word Hug For MY Dad
“Hug your reader with your words.” That’s what Cec Murphey said. Hug your dad with your words. That’s what the quiet voice in my head echoed back to me. My dad is not a hugger.
Read moreBrushstrokes of a Father
My mother would be proud of him. Seven years ago, ill with cancer and waning in strength, she surprised my dad by asking me to take her to his art show at the local senior
Read moreFinding Wisdom and Strength in the Love of the Father
Wisdom, strength, and what? It’s hard to believe the mid-point of 2020 is fast approaching. Without a doubt, people from all walks of life will one day say this was one of those historical years
Read moreA little Girl’s dad
The man. WW2 Soldier. Faithful husband. Dad. Storyteller. A Father of three quirky daughters, and a daddy to one of the fairest butterfly fairy-wannabes. Me. My dad will always be my first hero. He’s the
Read moreBlank Spaces and Empty Places Meant for a Father
“I love you.” His voice reassured as he tenderly kissed my forehead. Hopeful imagination of my biological father. A time of his absence in my life. A girl dreams. My being so young when he
Read moreNot My Father?
Yesterday, families across the United States celebrated Father’s Day. Maybe you did, too. Maybe not. Perhaps you spent the day binge watching all five seasons of your favorite television program on Netflix to distract yourself
Read moreThat Still Small Voice
“Let your conscience be your guide,” my father used to say. I don’t remember him ever telling me what my conscience was, but somehow I knew. It was that still, small voice that stopped me
Read moreFather’s Day is about more than just “fathers”
I love my dad. We’ve had our ups and downs over the years, but he truly is a great father. However, this Father’s Day post is NOT about my father. It’s about the man who
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