Father’s Day – What’s a single mom to do?

Today is Father’s Day and this Methodist Chick almost boycotted, but am glad I didn’t. I never really participated in anything Father’s Day related growing up. You see, my father was a great man, but died when I was 4 years old. I was always one of two kids in class growing up that didn’t know what to do when the teacher said we were making Father’s Day cards in class, so mom always got two cards this time of year.

I’ve been divorced since my daughter was a baby, so have continued to have a hard time with acknowledging anything to do with Father’s Day. However, this was a great year to change!

At church today, we had a huge celebration after service to celebrate the fathers of our congregation at First United Methodist Church here in Salt Lake City, Utah. Looking around the room, I realized that there are some wonderful male role-models that my daughter and I have the pleasure of knowing and calling brother in our family.

There were enough stories and crying in the room to make a mini-series! I am really proud to know the men in the congregation. Thank you!

Well, we won a basket for Sam’s daddy. So, we went over to his house and gave it to him. He had a pretty big smile on his face!

So, with the grace of God, I have acknowledged and enjoyed this Father’s Day. I am thankful that our Father and fathers in heaven are with us always.