The Fathers God Sent
Today is Father’s Day & I woke up with an over abundance of gratitude for how God continues to bless my baby and I through the various iterations of fatherhood and father figures. I can distinctly recall a time in life seething with a deep rooted bitterness knowing what da ig was. My gratitude stems from, also knowing where I’ve come from and far God has brought me. Today I can bask in all that He’s done and how He has renewed my mind in expressing deep gratitude for the men who continuously exude excellence in this journey!
Today, I give honor to the men who show up ultimately, yet, more importantly I give honor to the men who have a profound presence and hand in raising my son with me!
First, to my uncle who is no longer here in the physical. I didn’t know how your last few months here would deeply impact my baby and leave an indelible mark on his life. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for being a light that will never be dimmed in our little Townsend home.
Second, to my dad. You hold the title of abuelo with such esteem and pour out so much love all over my baby. Even with your physical distance, he affixes you at the top of his list when he reflects on his village.
To my brother, Kyle. My heart leaps to see the amount of respect and honor my baby has for you. The bond that you two have is immeasurable and you show up for him in ways that you may not even realize. Beyond that, watching you blossom into the father & husband that you are and will ultimately become is such a privilege! Your/ MY babies are immensely blessed and so is the powerhouse of a woman whom you get to call wife and I get to call sister.
Lastly, my brother from another mother—Uncle Ron. PHEW! Words will never be able to capture the love and respect we have for you. I didn’t know that when I gained Jas as my sister, I’d truly gain a brother that I didn’t know I desperately needed. Your presence in our lives is so incredibly profound and my sweet boy loves all that you stand for. Thank you for being a protector and an excellent example of a man for him to look up to.
I’m grateful & my heart is abounding in love.
