Father Of My Child(ren)

You are their hero. You are their light. I know you have been raised to teach them right. To raise boys who would be responsible, bold and kind. To raise girls who would be strong, bold and compassionate.

To raise leaders who will impact their world, humans who will be afraid of nothing. You will pray with and for them. You will be the example they need. You will be the voice inside their hearts. You will teach them the ways of God and to love and trust him always.

You will show them how to be human and good citizens. You will teach them the importance of hard work and diligence; the dignity in labour. They will make mistakes but you will teach them to be responsible enough to own up and move on.

You may not be perfect; you are only human and will have your flaws. But they will love you in all your imperfections, in your flawed beauty. You will be so worthy of emulation that strangers would learn from you. Men would understand their vital roles as fathers to their children. Young men would become positive influences in their hood.

You, the father of my children will raise smart, beautiful, game changers, ceiling crashers, boundary breakers, nation builders, king makers, territory takers.

You are their father and these ones you will raise, will be proud and blessed to have you in their world and hearts every moment.

Thank you for being such a wonderful and perfect father!

Love & Light,

P.S – This article was inspired by the movie, John Q – the emotional scene between the father and his dying son.

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