This being the second Fathers’ Day since my Dad’s passing, it’s not as emotional as last year’s was. Still, I have been feeling some kind of way about it all, and I haven’t been my usual self today. That is, until an unexpected gesture brightened my spirits.
I was at my Mom and Stepfather’s house attempting to take a nap to get my mind off of things, when my little niece came up to me yelling “WAKE UP! WAKE UP! I HAVE A PRESENT FOR YOU!” I got up, and she gave me the cutest little homemade Father’s Day card, complete with her oversize first grade handwriting on it. I guess the fact that I don’t have any kids didn’t really play a factor in her decision to make me something.
When she gave it to me, she said “Happy Fathers’ Day. You’re really fun, and I wish you were my older brother.” I don’t know how anyone could stay upset after that. It’s funny how childhood innocence can completely flip a situation around and turn it into a punk-ass Hallmark moment. Life goes on, and I know that Dad wouldn’t want me feeling the way that I did earlier. He’d want me to carry on. It’s funny that it took a toddler to teach me that particular lesson.
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Okay….that made me tear up. That was so sweet, Leon. It’s amazing how little ones have a way of making things better. :)
And ((HUGS)) to you.
you willigness to see a lesson in the wake of difficulty is inspiring…children definately have an incredible way of pointing out everything that can be right with the world. I pray you peace this day…and the continuity of progress…
I remember that post – from years ago. It touched my heart, back then… as this one touched my heart, as well. There’s beauty in the struggle. Glad your niece could help you see that there was still beauty in the day. May you have peace in the struggle, find laughter in the little things & rejoice in the memories. Be Blessed…
I was sad today too! My father died June 29, 2004. It will be five years and I still get choked up. What made it especially hard for me was church today. One of the choir singers sang, “Dance With My Father” by Luther Vandross. I have never been able to sit through this song because it became popular during the time I was making funeral arrangements. I read about your niece and I laughed for the first time today. Thanks, I needed that!
Sometimes the little people (toddlers/infants) give us what we need at the right moment. That was so sweet of her, and I’m glad it made you feel better
Awww! How adorable, see, sometimes God sends us sunshine in the most peculiar little ways.
Sweet ;-)
Thanks for sharing this…it made me cry:-)
I’m glad you liked it