Saturday, June 17, 2017

Superhero Dads

I remember when I was a little girl and I would've sworn that my Daddy knew everything, could do anything and was just about as close to perfect as you could get! Now that I'm an adult I know he doesn't know everything, but I appreciate the wealth of knowledge he does have. I realize there are things he can't do, but I love the fact that he's willing to learn, and try and because he's always had that attitude there's an incredible amount of things he can do. And I know he's not perfect, but I also know that he lives each day following Jesus who is refining him and bringing him closer and closer to perfection all the time.

There's this T-shirt I saw on Facebook that talks about Dad being faster then Flash and stronger then Superman and more superhero comparisons that I can't remember. But you know what I love about Dad's? They're not superhero's. They're better.

Dad's are real. They're human and they mess up and make mistakes. My dad taught me by example, and with his advice, that's it's okay to make mistakes, but you should learn from those mistakes.

Dad's are present. Superman always has to fly off and save the world. Flash is always running somewhere to save strangers. Dad's work hard to be there for us. Even if they can't be there in person they call, email, Skype (not my Dad, he doesn't use Skype or social media but definitely email and phone calls) or other tools to try to be there for their kids even when they can't be with us.

Dad's are loving. As a kid I could be a brat, (who wasn't/isn't? I mean really) and sometimes Dad lost patience or even yelled but he always loved me. He never hesitated to tell me about his love, to give me a hug or reassure me that he forgave me, and that he would always be there for me and he's never broken that promise.

Dad's are protective. Superheros have to protect the whole world, and some Dad's do too. My Dad served in the U.S. Navy so yeah, there were times he was out there protecting others, but he's always tried to protect his family and sometimes it's the intention that matters. Dad's can't protect us from everything but they do their best, and the fact that they make that effort, that's what matters.

So thanks to Dad's everywhere for being our real life Superheros. And thanks to my Dad, for always being super and my hero! You're a Superhero in my book!

I know not everyone has a dad who's there for them, or who loves them or protects them or one that's present. First let me say I'm sorry. I don't know your situation but I pray that God comforts you as you come into Father's Day but I also pray that you realize He is your father, your heavenly father and He is perfect as no earthly father can ever be. Turn to Him for comfort, He's always waiting to wrap His arms around you and He'll never, ever, let you down.

If you had a Superhero Dad who you've lost I pray that you too are comforted this day and that you're thankful for the memories you have of him and that you turn to your Heavenly Father for comfort and love and those conversations that you can't have with your Dad any more. I also pray that someone will come into your life, not to replace your dad but to fill that void in your life and give you the advice, encouragement and love that your dad once gave you.

If you have a Superhero dad like mine who is still with you then make sure you give him a hug, or a call, and tell him how awesome he is and how grateful you are for him.

Lastly if you're a Superhero Dad, thanks, and Happy Father's Day!

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