A Tribute To Dad

Sunday is a special day around the world as many countries celebrate Father’s Day, a chance to celebrate and honor men who have the privilege of being fathers. There are many types of fathers in the world, some good, some not so good, but a day to honor those who have loved and sacrificed for their children is well deserved.

This Father’s Day has special meaning for the EverydayQB, as my wife continues to carry our twins inside of her. While I’m not sure if this is my first official Father’s Day or not, I have been thinking a lot of fatherhood and reflecting often on the effect my own father has had on my life.

I have a lot of things to thank my Dad for, just a few of which are the love of sports that he has instilled within me. I can remember sports always being a part of our lives, playing catch in the backyard (making me chase the ball if I overthrew him, insuring accuracy later on in my career), watching the great sports events of the last twenty years and sharing those memories together. My dad was there for my greatest victories and most devastating defeats. He coached all of my sports teams through junior high and my brother and mine double’s tennis team in high school. He taught me about how to compete with honor and integrity, to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

But more important than all of the sports skills than he ever taught me, my father taught me how to be a man of respect and love. A man who strives to be tough and tender, to treat all equally, to love faithfully and serve loyally. To stand up for the oppressed and proclaim peace and hope. He has taught me how to make a difference in this world for the good. These are the things that I pray I can pass on to my children, the things that really matter in this life. Thank you, Dad, for everything you have so selflessly given me. I love you. Happy Father’s Day.