Father;s Day

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What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

Fathers Day is such a bitter sweet day!  For those who are celebrating with their dad, it is a great way to show your appreciation for his love and support.  For many who no longer have their dad's with them, it can be a sad day serving as another reminder that they are no longer here to show that love.

I am somewhere in the middle,my dad is still here in person but in his mind he has gone back several decades to a time when he was probably at his happiest, working hard, busy and earning money. He is in a care home as his type of dementia can lead to violent outbursts with frustration and he needs 24 hour care.

He is incredibly loving and at the moment knows us....most of the time.  When we visit he is always trying to move us along as he needs to be working or speaking to the boss about work.  He is a mere shadow of the supportive, caring, strong man that he used to be.

I will celebrate this special day with him and treat it as a blessing that I still can.  For all those who have their father's in their lives, cherish them and let them know how much they mean to you.  For those who no longer have their father's in their lives may you feel their loving energy around you today.

Love and Blessings

Jean Fisher-Taylor x