Honoring Our Fathers

Honoring Our Fathers

Copyright 2005 Peggy Porter

Seeking Balance

http://www.seekingbalance.ca



This weekend as we celebrate Father's Day, take an

opportunity to express gratitude for the many wonderful

fathers we see giving their love, support and guidance to

our children on a daily basis.





Personally, in my own life, I am surrounded by them. From my

own father, to my father-in-law, my husband and the many

friends I am blessed to have. I see them at the

supermarket, holding their child while attempting to shop;

on the street riding their bikes, with their children

cautiously proceeding ahead; at the gymnasium, proudly

watching their daughter attempt her first cartwheel and at

church gently kissing their son on the cheek.





Although mothers have typically been the nurturer in our

society, fathers have a huge impact on the raising and

development of our children. . A son will learn first hand

from his father the balance between toughness and

tenderness. Daughters look to their fathers for guidance and

example on how to be treated by the men they will have in

their lives. Fathers are there to give support and protect

their most prized possession…family.





In the book, The Wonder Of Fathers, author C.R. Gibson

writes…He goes by many names. He serves many roles. He's a

shoulder to cry on, to lean on, and to climb on. He can be

quiet, boisterous, athletic, or scholarly. He is his son's

first role model and the first man his daughter will love.

And no matter what else he does in his life, fatherhood will

be his most important and fulfilling achievement.





For those of us who have been blessed to grow up with

fathers in our lives, we are aware of the many roles they do

play in our lifetime. They are a teacher from whom you

learn many of your most important lessons. A coach who is

always cheering for you no matter how good you are. Strong

arms to pick you up when you fall or hug you for no reason

at all. Fathers let you do things that mothers are to

afraid to let you try. They are the voice of reason when

you are attempting to solve one of life's many problems.

They are the voice of support and love when your heart has

been just broken and the protector who vows no one will ever

break your heart again.





This weekend take the opportunity to tell the fathers in

your life just how important they are and how you appreciate

them. Say a prayer for those families who do not have their

fathers with them for whatever reason. Make Father's Day a

time to remember what is really important in this lifetime

and when you nurture each other, everyone benefits.









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) 2005 Peggy Porter



Peggy Porter is a nurse, Wellness Coach, and author of YumME

MumME Makeover-How to Balance Womanhood and Motherhood by

Nurturing the Me in MumMe. If you are a Mom and want to

start creating a healthier balance in your life, go to

www.seekingbalance.ca and register for Peggy's free monthly

teleclass and Ecourse! For more info you can also email

peggy@seekingbalance.ca or call 506-832-0117.