fathers day after

Since yesterday was all about the dads in our lives, I thought I'd give a special shout out to several dads I know who have had to go through more of a process than typical to become fathers.  The four men pictured here are so committed to being dads that they have endured heartache, sacrifice, medical procedures, international travel, and who knows what else to experience the responsibility and reward of fatherhood.

Sten Sahlberg is in China as we speak working on the adoption of his second daughter Kristen.  Michael Monroe is delighting in watching his daughter Erin blossom into a young lady.  Brian Tonnies is awaiting the birth of his twin sons.  Mike Biancofiore is praying for a successful implant so that Emma can have a sibling.

I have great admiration for these men who not only choose to become fathers, but go to great lengths to do so.

Fade to black somewhat.  New scene, but still on the father topic.  You know I couldn't let this holiday pass without some fatherly love of my own.  Yesterday Susan and I surprised Mom and Dad by showing up at church in Michigan to be with Dad on Fathers Day.  He was preaching, so it was even cooler to hear his sermon on Christian fathers.  A large part of his message was a reading of a story he'd found online at Focus on the Family.  Very poignant.  Read it here.

After church, we had dinner at The Atrium in Bay City.  Downtown is looking very spiffy these days! The day was topped off by watching the Tigers pound the Cubs.

Today we're back to working out and scrappin'!  What are you up to?

Beth

Comments

[Carolyn McAfee]

Man, I am having a tough day... but the kids go to bed soon, so I continue with hope!

What a great surprise for your mom and dad!

What are you scrapping these days?

[AmyW.]

what a wonderful entry. your father looks so happy! :>

[Gabriella Biancofiore]

okay, you made me cry. Again. :) I can't wait to show this to Mike.

[Sharon]

Oh, how sweet! Yea for dads!!