Father's Day

Love, strength, faith, energy, power, courage, gentleness, relentless work, teaching, coaching are just some of the things that a father brings to the tapestry of family life. These are some of the things that the father of our home brings in. We love him and appreciate him more than words can say. So we treated him nice with a scrumptous dinner and a golf "pass" since he loves playing this sport.

(His very cheesy smile! Holding his Father's Day gift from Ella and me.)

(Hi love!)

I'm grateful for my father too for his love and his goodness in rearing me and leading our family. I am who I am today because of him (and my mom, of course.) His faith and charity have made a long-lasting impression on me that I hope to carry on and emulate in my own life always.

I'm grateful for my maternal grandfather (Ella's bunic) who along with my now passed-on sweet grandmother, have made my childhood years so special, especially our summer vacations at Pitesti, who has taught and encouraged us (myself and my cousin) to be the best that we can.

I'm grateful for my paternal grandfather who is now beyond the veil but who has been such a great influence in my life. I will always remember the time spent with him and grandma at Baicoi, his example of hard work, tremendous physical strength, complimented by a soft heart. (Picture to come soon.)

I'm grateful for my father-in-law too for his love for us, for Ella, his care and patience, and his example of faith. For raising my husband into the man that he is today, for inspiring and driving him to reach out for the stars.

On Sunday, we took a few moments to honor our fathers and grandfathers and we sang the "Fathers" song in the Primary Songbook, and took turns sharing one or two things we love about our fathers and grandfathers. It was a sweet moment and a new family tradition.