It's hard to put into words the gratitude and thankfulness that I feel today, but I'm going to give it a shot.
Many of my friends have lost both parents and sometimes I feel guilty posting on social media pictures of my dad because I know my sweet friends are missing their dads. Father's day is a gentle reminder of our father's unwavering love that they unselfishly share throughout their lives.
So often daughters and sons speak highly of their parents both living and passed and I believe it's good for your soul to do this.
I think about how our parents are very much like us, their children. They too were once young. Isn't it odd how when your parents were young you never saw them like that? You see them as your parent.
When I was growing up my dad was the king of my world! Present day and those thoughts are stronger than ever. My dad has taught me numerous things, too many to count, but lessons that have guided me throughout my entire life.
In turn, I have passed down some of those teachings to my son. The good dad trickle down effect...
When I was younger it was hard to imagine my dad being the age that he is and me the age that I am. You just don't stop and ponder those kinds of thoughts when you're young. But as you age, you begin to think about things differently. In turn, you see things differently.
Today I'm thankful for many things.
I'm thankful for the young bluebird family that moved into my dad's hand made birdhouse that he recently made. Little things really translate into meaningful ones.
I'm also thankful to God for giving me the best father in the world!
I'm thankful for my family and our health and strong minds.
Putting it simply, I'm thankful for bluebirds and dads...
Happy Father's Day, Dad!
Jill xo
