Being a Father is a Privilege

It's Been My Privilege...

I have the honor and the privilege to be the father and step-father to three beautiful daughters. They are constant reminders of why I was put on this earth. Not only are they the loves of my life, they are regular fodder for many things I have written throughout the years.

A long time ago, I discovered that being a father isn't an obligation or a right. It also wasn't something men were supposed to do just because previous generations had. I discovered that it is a privilege, a gift to us and one that should not be taken lightly, ever.

As holidays go, I love that third Sunday in June. Father's Day is my time to celebrate the fact that I am a dad. It is a chance for me to look back at my daughter's lives and see what I was given to mold, teach, and raise to the best of my ability. In return, my daughters have taught me so much, such as patience and how to look at the world from their unique viewpoints.

My daughters are 22, 18, and 17 respectively this year. All have grown up to be beautiful young women that would make any father proud. All three continue to strive to be the best that they can and really, what father could ask for anything more.

Now don't get me wrong, these three girls are far from being angels. They have their moments. I've spent many nights waiting up for the missed curfews. There have been dramas galore with school, girlfriends, and boyfriends. I've had to mediate arguments between daughters and the other parent or step parent; however, nothing that couldn't be resolved with a little love and patience.

I have a saying that I tell my daughters frequently, "I may not like you at the moment, but I will ALWAYS love you." All three know that I will move heaven and earth for them.

So all you fathers out there, as you await a breakfast of cold cereal or burnt eggs served by your kids this third Sunday in June, remember you have been given a privilege.

Happy Father's Day...