Sunday, June 15 is Father's Day in the United States. Today I want to remember and honor the men who were special in my life and were fathers. I think of my paternal grandpa who I remember for his kindness and ability to laugh. I also remember how my grandpa and grandma would always bring full-sized candy bars for each of us children when they came to visit our home. Although I did get to know my maternal Grandma, I unfortunately never knew my maternal Grandpa. He passed away when my Mom was only sixteen years old. I understand, however, that he was a very godly man, that he died from cancer, and that he had a very vivid dream about heaven not long before he passed away.
My own dad was a gentle, godly man. He exhibited his faith in a quiet but sincere way. He was also very hard working and cared deeply about his family's well-being. My first husband, Wayne, and my children's father, exhibited many of these same character traits in his life as well. That is most likely why I was attracted to him. Wayne and I were married for over 34 years. I have pictures of my dad and Wayne below this paragraph.
Bob was my second husband who I married in July of 2019. Sadly, he also passed away after only a little over five years of marrige. I remember him for his ability to make me laugh in the early days and for his love for his children and grandchildren and for mine as well. I have a picture of him below this paragraph.
Finally, I am thankful for my heavenly Father. Earthly Fathers will one day pass away. Our heavenly Father will never leave us, however. He will be always with us throughout all the days of our lives on this earth and throughout eternity.
