June 16 Father’s Day #FathersDay and I had a wonderful dad but the LORD also blessed me with many Father figures in my life and even though there all in Heaven I wanted to wish them a Happy Heavenly Father’s Day and to also with David Sr. David’s dad a Happy Father Day and also David Who like always is putting his father first today and working a double for us. If you or someone you know is a Father’ don’t forget to wish them a happy Father’s Day not only today but every single day.
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June every year. Where would we be without dads? Honestly, who would show off ‘dad jeans,’ tell the same somewhat amusing jokes at Thanksgiving, or spin those charming childhood stories? But of course, there’s far more to dads than their wardrobe choices and endless nostalgia for the ‘good old days’ (Elton John, David Bowie, and Queen — we get it). Still, dads are heroes. On June 16 be sure to let your dad know how much he means to you
Inspirational Quotes For Father’s Day
“A Father Is neither an anchor to hold us back not a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way”. – Unknown
“Any man can be a Father, it takes someone special to be a dad. “- Anee Geddes
“My father didn’t tell me how to live: he lived and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland
Dads “Dads” are most ordinary men turned by love into hero’s, adventures, story-tellers, and sings on song.” Pam Brown
A Father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow”- Unknown
History of Fathers Day from a “Hallmark Holiday.” Father’s Day has its origins in Medieval Europe, when Catholics dedicated a day to honoring Fathers Fatherhood, and all parental relationships. Fast forward a couple hundred years, and it’s now a Holiday help all over the world. A testament to how important Father figures are in societies everywhere.
However be careful. The date changes around the world. In Spain, for example it’s held on March 19th, while in New Zealand, it’s the first Sunday in September. Keep this in mind if you’re traveling, or have family living overseas. There are few things more upsetting than a disappointed dad. Father’s Day in American had a rich history dating back to the turn of the 20th Century.
But to really understand Father’s Day we must go back to the Post-Civil War Reconstruction Era of the 1860s and a day that celebrates the other half of the parenting duo, Mothers. The idea of celebrating parents has its roots in one women: Ann Reeves Jarvis. Shortly after the Civil War, Jarvis sought to soothe the wounds created over four years of bitter conflict in one divided West Virginia town by choosing a day to celebrate Mother of both Confederate and Union Soldiers Known as “Mother’s Work Days’ Jarvis hoped that during the newly installed Era of Peace and Reconciliation that previous enemies could begin to sow unity again by celebrating one thing they all had in common.
FATHER’S DAY ACTIVITIES
- One of the best ways to celebrate is to let dads know how much you appreciate them. In the days or weeks leading up to Father’s Day, make note of all the dads in your life does for the household on a daily basis. Then, on Father’s Day, tell him how much you appreciate these small things, and that it doesn’t go unnoticed. Even better, take on these chores or activities for the day, and let him rest and bask in the glow of familial appreciation.
- It may be Father’s Day, but often you’ll find what fathers want most in the end is time with the whole family. Talk to dad and see how he feels about a family outing, and choose something everyone, at any age, can take part in. This will give the dad’s plenty of memories and stories to bring up at later family gatherings, and what could he want more than that?
- A new weed trimmer would make dad’s happy, but there’s always room for creativity when giving gifts. A gift with meaning, rather than functionality, may be a welcome change this year. Nostalgic items and homemade projects are always a good idea, but whatever it is, be sure it shows how much you appreciate having dad around, and everything he’s taught you.
THINGS DADS LIKE TO DO
- Play golf- A lot of Dads love to play golf which we think it’s because gold takes place on a giant lawn that they don’t have to mow, or perhaps it’s because they tap into their inner speed demon whirling around the course with reckless abandon on those electric golf carts. Although my dad isn’t one of those who like golf. Does your dad?
- Dads are never satisfied with just watching one episode of “NCIS,” they need to toggle back and forth between that and reruns of “CSI Miami” and “Law & Order” or at least my father in law does. What about the dad’s in your life?
- Dads love to call you either on the phone or from the bottom of the stairs in a loud booming voice at the worst possible times and not only today but everyday I wish I could hear my dad’s voice although Charlie says he wishes his dad would be quite but one day just like me he will be wishing he could hear his dad’s voice just like he does my dad’s.
- There is one thing dads do that we love to hate but secretly love to love. Can you guess what it is? It’s dad jokes which are silly, sometimes witty, but embarrassing quips that are often composed of the best/worst puns you’ve ever heard.
- Dads love fire which it taps into their primordial desire to provide for the family, and we know that dads know their way around a kitchen, but their true love is outdoor grilling but not today it’s our time to grill for them.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE FATHER’S DAY
- Even the most embarrassing dad moments will always make for laugh-out-loud stories later on. And someday you’ll cherish all those times you rolled your eyes at the jokes dad tried to tell the waiter at lunch. We al know Dads make us laugh, even if we don’t see it at the time, and that will always be one of their greatest contributions.
- Changing tires and fixing lawnmowers are just some of dad’s greatest teachings. Dads have been passing along their wisdom for generations, and we can never overlook that. From learning how to work a sickle at the dawn of civilization to showing us how to clean the food gunk out of the kitchen sink, dads have been there through it all to show us the way.
- Dads put up with a lot. From playing prince or princess with their kids to taking care of whatever pet the rest of the family brings home, we can count on dad to come to love it eventually, even if he puts up a small fuss initially. And we can’t thank them enough for this.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
