fathersday tribute to dad

The first Father's Day was observed in Spokane, Washington, in 1910. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd or Washington first proposed the idea of a "Father's Day" in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, who was widowed when his wife died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself.

Mrs. Dodd wanted Father's Day to be celebrated on the first Sunday in June, her father's birthday. However, the Spokane council couldn't get the resolution through the first reading until the third Sunday in June. Over the next decade, cities across America began celebrating a day for fathers and in 1924 President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father's Day. It wasn't until 1966 that President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.

In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. This came almost sixty years after Mother's Day had been proclaimed a National day of observance. Interesting.

I have been doubly blessed in my life - first with the "World's Greatest Dad" and then with the "World's Greatest Husband & Father of my Children." The Lord has done incredible things in my husband's life and my Dad's life. When I was little, my Dad always made time for me. Not only was my Dad always available to me, but he was a "surrogate" Dad for many. My Dad drove a church bus which ministered to "less fortunate" kids who could not otherwise attend church services. They all loved him and would sit in his lap sometimes during church. Many of the kids that grew up in my neighborhood, who had less than ideal fathers, also found a "Daddy" in my Dad. Now my Dad has become "PaPa" and my children think he is the greatest thing since "Mickey Mouse." My Dad has never really "grown up." When he visits us, even though he is not a teenager anymore, you can still find him behaving like one. He is the first one to jump on our trampoline or surf the waves at the beach. My kids think he is the coolest "playmate" around. I thank the Lord for giving me my Dad who also taught me about Jesus and raised me in a Christian home. He gave me a Godly heritage and I know because of this, we will all have an eternal future together.

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My husband, Travis did not have an ideal childhood. In fact, his Dad left Travis and his Mom when Travis was 13 years old. You can read Travis' testimony on how this affected his life. The amazing thing is that even though Travis did not have a good example of an earthly father, he has been the most loving and attentive Dad to our children. He is always available to the girls and they love him so much. He is so faithful to read to the girls at bedtime about Jesus and to teach them about our Heavenly Father. Our oldest daughter, Ashley has already accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and our 3 year old, Taylor, loves to sing about Jesus all day long. Travis has fought his battles in this world but he has NEVER let his personal struggles affect his relationship with his children. He is SLOW to anger and quick to apologize when he makes a mistake. As a result, my children trust him and have an incredible bond with him. I am so thankful to God for blessing me twice in my lifetime with Godly men. I never take them for granted and I realize how fortunate I am.

"If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"
Matthew 7:11

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"A wise son maketh a glad father." Proverbs 10:1

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"My Dad"

My Dad is a handsome man. He is tall and his hair and skin is dark. He is a Christian man who loves the Lord. My Dad's favorite part of his job is his time off. For fun my Dad and I go to the grocery store and play in the front yard. Going to the beach and trying new restaurants is my Dad's favorite things to do. I am glad he is my Dad because he loves me very much. I also love him.

Written by:

Ashley Perkins

If your earthly father has disappointed you, remember that your Heavenly Father always loves you and will never leave you or forsake you! If you don't know the love of Jesus, please let us introduce you to Him!

"Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding." Proverbs 4:1

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