Father's Day always makes me sit and reflect. Today I sat and scrolled through Facebook posts seeing all the sweet and sentimental posts to each person's husband or their own father. For me, as I sit and reflect on Father's Day, I truly don't know that I can make a post about all the father figures that have been such an influence in my children's lives, as I know I would forget someone. While still seven years later I still wonder why this all happened I do believe that Steve laid a foundation and brought several people into our lives knowing what an integral part they would play in our children's lives. I sit and think of all the men that have been and still are in their lives and see the influence they have had on us. From teachers, coaches, counselors, uncles, cousins, grandpas, friends of the family to acquaintances, they have all played a very important role. Simple things like singing the National Anthem every time you see Sam, to Whistle Stop Fridays with Sydney, to helping Spencer fix his car, such simple things that have such a huge impact. As I have said before, this is one area I can't step up to...Men play a very special place in the lives of children. Every man has the possibility of making a difference in a child's life even if you are not their dad. You can become a part of someone's village, don't sell yourself short, you have so much to contribute to a child's life....even if their dad is still alive.
Steve created a village to make sure his kids would be ok....I am blessed by this village and have welcomed more into it since his passing. So thank you to those who have been there for my kids. Happy Father's Day to everyone who makes a difference in a child's life!
