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“My Favorite DAD: My Son and His Son!” |
“I’m Just Sayin’”
by Alan P. Scaglione
Father’s Day. It’s a day we pause to thank the man in our life who has been a father to us. That may be biological; may be heartDad! It’s the day when our country celebrates that role of leader of the pack-- The head of the house-- King of the Castle—man in charge – the chief kayuna! DAD!
But…in America—truth is, Dad is not always someone you celebrate. Instead, he may have been a deadbeat Dad, a biology donor, an absent father.
Let’s face it— Dads are not always looked up to, not always admired and adored, not always someone’s hero…sometimes, they’re just DUD, not DAD!
We know that…but, I also know…some of us are doing it right!
Some men out there are still heroes to their kids, partners in parenting, committed to being an active participant in their child’s life.
They’re: Available- Accessible- Approachable- Admirable! They make us proud to call them Dad!
Maybe you know one of these?
Just maybe, he’s:
your spouse - you see what a great father he is to your children even IF they are NOT his children—he loves them like they are!
your son - you’re amazed at what a great father he’s become, morphing from kid to dad, accepting the responsibility gladly!
your brother - you’ve seen him deal with divorce and seeing his kids less than he wants but always being present in their lives.
your father - biological or not, but he’s the one who always swoops in when you need reassurance and encouragement and…a bear hug!
Just maybe…we aren’t all deadbeat dads!
The Word is pretty strong and clear concerning Dads:
-Proverbs 13:1 says that a wise son will follow the instruction of his father.
-Hebrews 12 states that whom the father loves, he disciplines; that’s such a bad word these days, but…discipline is instruction for growth.
-Ephesians 6 says fathers are not to provoke our children to wrath but nurture them.
-Proverbs 22 challenges fathers to raise them up in the way of the Lord; and when they are old, they will not depart.
When it comes to Dad’s role in a child’s life—We’re expected to be an example they can follow into adulthood!
Dad influences sons and daughters:
Sons grow up to treat their wife and children the way they saw their Dad act.
Daughters will seek out affection from all the wrong places if they don’t get it from the right place- Dad.
It’s a heavy duty job, requiring hands on, on the job training; no man ever learned to change a diaper from a manual!
But today…I celebrate the DAD in Charge...the one you know who HAS been there for you, for your kids, for your nieces and nephews, your friends!
And so should you—right now, pick up that phone! Call that GOOD EXAMPLE of what a DAD can be!
Tell him how proud you are of him
Tell him you see his example in his children
Tell him he’s doing a good job in a hard situation
Tell him what a great reflection of HIS father he is--that may not be his earthly father; it may be his Heavenly Father!
Isn’t God the best example of a DAD anyway? Never leaves us nor forsakes us yet loves us enough to teach us valuable lessons in life.
Sometimes, a man decides to become to his children the DAD he never had so they will have a good example of a man who loves being a dad!
My daughter gave me a plaque: “Anyone can be a father- it takes someone special to be a DAD!”
So on Father’s Day…. let’s celebrate the ones who are getting it right! That DAD – “Devoted And Dependable!”
They never talk about sacrifice—to them, it’s their privilege!
Got a couple of calls to make; bet you do, too!
Until next time,
I’m Just Sayin’…
Brother “A”
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