It’s time to celebrate all the Dads in our lives. What a special and important job. It is so special that in 2016 I was moved to write a book called My Dad’s Job. It is a tribute to my husband and our oldest son, both named Anthony.
My husband is a man of few words. Generally, when he speaks, it’s important, unlike many of the rest of us who share any thought that floats to the top of our brains. It is a very admirable quality and skill. I have often thought our children respond to direction much better from him that they do from me because they know when he says something he means it.
This book is a story about how the power of modeling plays a vital role in raising children. It’s like the old saying, “Do what I say, not what I do”. In my husband’s case the saying would be, “Do what I say, watch what I do”.
I love him for that.
The most beautiful tribute I think you can give to a Dad is a piece of your life is a story. No need for more ties or a new lawn mower. Write them a story. Tell them
how they have:
- shown up in your life.
- made your life brighter.
- left you with a laugh that comes to mind often.
- or otherwise impacted your life in a way that you will never forget.
This truly is the best kind of gift of all. Memories that you will treasure forever. I think that is really what a Dad’s job is all about. Being there.
Too often we make life so much harder than it has to be. We work ourselves to death to give our children things that we did not have. But in my decades working with families it has been proven time and time again, that all your family really wants is time with you. I hope this message is impactful and somehow makes your Father’s Day celebration more memorable and meaningful.