Today is Father's Day. Shops everywhere are utilizing this holiday, they'd be foolish not to! Sales of aftershave, razors and men's toiletries must sky-rocket, there's no shortage Homer Simpson/beer/Superdad themed t-shirts and witty father's day cards are in high demand. I always used to be a typical 'daddy's girl', I relished Father's Day.
Today is bittersweet. It's a day of sadness as I continue to miss Dad, who died in 2009. It's a day of praise as I thank God for His provision of Mum's husband, Kevin. Most importantly, it's a day of worshiping my Heavenly Father. With 3 fathers to be thankful for, today is a great day.
Thinking about this has got so many memories flooding back. Family holidays, days out and that time Dad forgot to take me home from church (David Cameron isn't the only one to have mislaid a child)! I'm trying to keep this short, but today is a day where I'll be reflecting on God's undeserved provision and mystifying plans, and praising Him wholeheartedly for them. (But I'll still plague your computer screens with cheesy old family photos.)
During Dad's illness Jeremiah 29:11 became our family verse,
'"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord.'
God is so good.
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| Always a sucker for snuggles |
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| The first and only football shirt I will own! (Chosen by Dad) |
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| My beautiful family |
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