Ten years ago I took my father out to dinner to celebrate Father's Day. A short time later, I received a letter from him. In the letter he thanked me for dinner, offered me some fatherly advice, and closed with this:
"Someday I hope you have a son to love as much as I love you."
I came across this letter a few weeks ago while re-arranging my closet. I didn't even remember saving it but I'm sure glad I did.
You see, eleven months ago my father's hope was realized when my son Thomas was born. On the same day I was blessed to not only have a new son to love but a beautiful daughter as well.
The meaning of Father's Day has changed forever for me now. Now I know that there is nothing in the world more special than being a father. I strive to be as good a father to Elizabeth and Thomas as my Dad is to me.
Happy Father's Day, Dad.
Someday I hope my son loves me as much as I love you.
4 comments:
That's beautiful. Brings happy tears to my eyes. Love to all three of you.
Amy
David, this is incredible... thank you for sharing this with everyone! What a wonderful way to honor to your father! This sure made me smile! You are a great dad and son! Ashley, E and T are blessed :)
Awww... What a special relationship you three have.
David and his dad do have a very special relationship I think. They are both outstanding men... though I guess I am a little partial:)
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