03/09/2025
I've met many fathers in my life. Some face-to-face, and some through the stories of the families we serve. And all have, in some way, inspired the letters I write in our local papers.
The "Dear Dad" letters have been written to all of them...
From the strong men whose foundation has been built upon the true 'Father Heart.' Who've used their position in our lives to shape us for the better, with encouragement, guidance, and unconditional love, growing great families as a result.
To those who've struggled to be fathers. Used their words to belittle, strength to abuse, and inability to control themselves to destroy the hearts entrusted to them.
Weak men whose foundation creates only brokenness within the spirit of their families as a result.
As I've written these letters over the years, I've been mindful of this vast spectrum of 'Father'
And as heartbreaking as the stories have sometimes been, I've taken heart from the knowledge that although some definitely aren't great, on balance, most ARE.
So as we march towards another Father's Day, let's take a moment to honour them.... The fathers who stand or have stood, in a place of strength. To enrich, inspire, love, protect, uphold, and most of all hold us together with their foundational strength.
To you our men, either with us physically or, like my own beautiful dad, living on in our hearts, please know that all you do makes a positive difference to our lives, and we thank God for you, for every day of them
❤️
