Friday, June 16, 2006
Praise for Fathers (everywhere)
So I guess we can start with Celebrity fathers...Beyonce's dad, played a leadership roll in her musical career, Denzel has provided for his family (in a nice quiet way, we never hear anything about him or his family and when we see them they look HAPPY), Tiger's dad helped to develop his career as a golfer, Serena's father, Richard Williams, also a vocal and strong Black man, made sure to have strong values for his children, and helped them grooming their tennis careers.
Of course, not all dad's are celebrities, but dang it, you can make them feel such this weekend. After all, if he's playing a roll in your life, giving you something like his TIME (which is valuable), providing you with life lessons, a roof over your head, coached you in a baseball game, or attended a function where you were honored or performed or were highlighted, then give you DADDY some love and appreciation.
The best daddy memories for me were:
- Him showing me how he worked on cars
- Him laughing at my singing at age 11
- Him telling me he was proud when I first got published
- Him kissing me, when I got stung by a Bee on Easter Sunday
I think it's easy to over look Fathers impact on the family when a society that praises Mothers more than Fathers. I think we should keep in mind that they (men) need that appreciation, and yes, it's expected that a father does certain things for his children but don't over look the small things:
LOVING your father spells, a home cooked dinner; he'll appreciate it.
LOVING your father spells, a home made card, or a store bought 1 with some
money, or cool phrases inside them to let him know you appreciate him.
LOVING your father could mean doing some chores for him, letting him
relax.
LOVING your father could mean making sure he has all his favorites: newspapers, libations, moments of quietness in the house, a surprise home made gift
You can do something SPECIAL to let him know that he's appreciated.
I know we live in a world where some fathers aren't up to par but all of them are not bad and like I said appreciation goes a long long way.
And if your father has gone on to glory, remember the beautiful good times.
Have a great and beautiful weekend with your FATHER.
- Mocha Sistah
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4 comments:
Hi Mocha,
I truly enjoyed your blog on fathers. From the celebrities to those who are not so famous. it does not matter. All fathers are important, are special whether he is in your life or not. Fathers have not forgotten their children even if it feels like they have. I don't know what is going on with mine but I pray for him every day. He knows how to contact me, for I cannot contact him, he has no phone. I will do the best that I can do! Thanks for sharing the examples of the memories that you did have as a child. Wonderful..Keep enduring, my sistah!
Thanks Miss Diamond. Though my father has opted not to be active in my life there's a part of me that is "daddy's little girl" and I thank God for the good times we did share. I sent him a card and if he responds great, if not, at least he knows I was thinking of him. That's all that matters. Yes, I will endure...I have no choice. Be blessed!
Dear Mocha,
That's the spirit! Glad you sent him a card!
I always do. I have to keep planting seeds, it is what the spirit leads me to do. Take care lady~
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