Second Father's Day Tribute

For Kenji: I'm not very good at saying this to you for some reason, and you will not be too pleased to see me say it on my blog if I know you, but you are a really good Dad and folks should know this! Despite my constant information sharing about parenting, I have alot to learn from you, especially because you put what I read into practice long before I do, so I then learn it back from you! I remember knowing that you would be a great Dad from the moment I met you, mainly because you were such a kid at heart yourself:) You made me laugh and have fun and feel good about myself more than anyone I'd ever met. The joy I see on our boys' faces when you act silly and make them laugh or trick me somehow, reminds me of the immense joy I felt when my dad made us laugh , there's just something super special about sharing a good laugh with your dad and family,( at mom's expense especially!) It connects somewhere deep inside and gives you this sense of wellbeing and security way out of proportion to the importance of the moment itself. Don't let my seriousness about life drown out your love of fun and laughter, it's probably more important than all the heavy stuff I read or worry about and we all need it-laughter is the best medicine, right! We love you and I'm proud of the loving, responsible, caring, hardworking, and unselfish Dad and husband that you are, not to speak of fun-I know that the desire of your heart is to be the best Dad you can be for your kids and you're doing a great job. I couldn't ask for a better partner in parenting these three boys God has given us. I love you.


To the world at large--if you're a dad or will someday be one, you're a very important person!!! Don't underestimate your power and influence, you are shaping the world as you hug.... and discipline your kids, and simply live your life in front of them. Make it a good life, by God's standards that is, your kids are watching....step up to the plate and let God do the rest. Hey and to all of us women out here, most definitely me included, these dads need to know that their job is important, we don't have the corner on parental duties and wisdom, our kids are watching for our approval of their dad and they will take their cues from us. I am praying for us all.......God Bless