Honoring Fatherhood in All Its Forms: A Reflection of Love, Loss & Legacy
🌟 Honoring Fatherhood in All Its Forms: A Reflection of Love, Loss & Legacy
By Angel, Founder of AMC Rise and Thrive
So today is Father’s Day. A day that can stir up a range of emotions—joy, gratitude, grief, and even longing.
Fatherhood isn’t just
about biology. It’s about showing up. It’s about presence, protection,
provision, and proclamation. And today, we pause to acknowledge and honor the
many forms that fatherly love can take.
🌱 For Those Who Were Blessed with a
Father Figure
To the ones who had a
dad that tucked them in, taught them life lessons, stood tall like a protector,
and never let them doubt their worth—you are fortunate. For those who had
uncles, grandfathers, or even a best friend’s dad step in to fill that space, their
presence matters just as much. And to those who feel the spiritual embrace of a
Father above—the one who never leaves nor forsakes—you, too, are deeply
blessed.
🌹 For Those Grieving the Loss of a Father
If your father or father
figure has passed on, I send you heartfelt love. I know this day can reopen
wounds that never truly close. But let me offer you this: those we love don’t
disappear. They become ancestors—guiding, protecting, and still loving us from
beyond the veil. As long as we remember them, speak their name, and honor their
memory, they are never truly gone.
They’ve simply entered a
new phase of their soul’s journey—one where they can love you without
limitation, pain, or distraction.
🌿 A
Personal Journey with Fatherhood
My relationship with my dad wasn’t the storybook kind. My parents separated when I was 2 and divorced when I was 6. Right after the divorce I saw him every weekend, then he moved out of state so... He wasn’t around much when I was growing up. I knew him, loved him, and we had quality time—mostly in the car on road trips—where we would talk about all sorts of things. But it wasn’t until I was around 19 that we began to build that deeper father-daughter relationship I always wanted.
You have to
understand—this was the 90s. There were no cell phones, FaceTime, or email.
Just letters every now and then. And when distance exists, love can still be
present, but connection can be hard. Now I call my dad frequently for
advice, help with my car, or just to vent. Since technology has changed it has
made it much easier to get in touch. We also visit at least 2 times a year. We
still live in different states but his home is my home away from home. (This
has a lot to do with my 2nd mom). I am blessed and grateful for what I have now
and the time spent together.
Since my dad lived in another state. It was just me and my mom.
But God is faithful—He sent others to fill the gap.
💖 When
Others Step into the Role
I had uncles who taught me important lessons. And one in
particular showed me unconditional love, even though he had five children of
his own. He passed away just three days before my 12th birthday. Losing him was
devastating—and it changed me. Sometimes, we don’t realize the weight of
someone’s presence until they’re no longer there.
During my middle school years, my best friend's dad stepped
into that father role in unexpected ways. He called me out when I was out of
line and even told on me to my mom! At the time, I couldn’t stand it. But with
age comes clarity—and I saw his love in his discipline. I was able to thank him
before he passed, and I’m so glad I did.
🧠A Truth Many Don’t Say Out Loud
Not everyone had a man
show up for them. Some fathers chose not to. Some simply didn’t know how. And
yes, some mothers made choices that limited those relationships for reasons
that weren’t always rooted in protection but sometimes in pain. It's a complicated
reality.
But let’s be
real—fatherhood is not about perfection. It’s about effort.
If you're a man who
hasn’t shown up, it’s not too late. You may have a long road to rebuild trust,
but every journey starts with showing up—consistently, humbly, and with love.
Children may not say it, but they notice. They feel it.
What Does It Mean to Be a Dad?
To be a dad is to provide, protect, and profess love. It's not
about being perfect—it's about being present. If you’ve been an absent dad,
please understand—it will take time to rebuild trust, but it can be done if
you’re willing to show up and put in the work.
And if someone else has stepped into the role for your child,
don’t be bitter. Be thankful. That child is still being loved and guided, even
if not by you.
👑 To the Moms Doing Both Jobs
To all the mothers
pulling double duty: you are warriors. You are sacred. You are seen. Being a
parent is hard enough, but doing it alone—emotionally, mentally, and
spiritually—is heroic.
You may not hear
"Happy Father’s Day," but let me be the one to say it. You’ve earned
it.
✨ A Message to the Fatherless or
Forgotten
To the adults reading
this who still carry the ache of a father who never showed up, I invite you to
look higher. There is a Heavenly Father who is waiting with open arms. He wants
to hold you through the storms, guide you when you're lost, and show you what
real, unconditional love feels like.
This isn't about
religion. It's about relationship.
I’m not here to push a
belief onto you—I’m here to plant a seed. Maybe today, instead of focusing on
what you didn’t receive, you can open yourself to receive something deeper,
wider, and more eternal.
You’re Here for a Reason
So many babies never make it past the first trimester.
Miscarriages often happen because the body knows when life isn’t viable. But you’re
here. You made it. That alone means you have purpose.
Maybe you’re here to
break generational curses.
Maybe you're here to be a father figure to someone else’s child.
Maybe you're here to simply shine light where someone else only sees darkness.
You may not know the
reason today. But trust me: as time unfolds, and you reflect, you’ll begin to
see that even pain had purpose.
✨ A
Wake-Up Call and an Invitation
If you’re a parent, or someone raising a child in any way. If
you're doing your best to love, teach, protect, and nurture—you're on the right
path.
But if you're absent—emotionally, physically, spiritually—this
is your moment to step up.
Children deserve to know that they matter. They deserve your
time, your presence, your effort. And you can start today.
📖 Bible
Verse of the Day
"A father to the fatherless, a defender of
widows, is God in His holy dwelling."
—Psalm 68:5 (NIV)
💎
Affirmation
“I am loved. I am guided. I am divinely protected.
Even in absence, love finds me.”
🌞 Enjoy This Sacred Sunday
Sunday is a spiritual
day. Rejoice. Reflect. Reconnect.
Whether you're a father,
missing one, grieving one, or rising into that role for someone else—you are
part of the beautiful, messy, divine tapestry of love that shapes humanity.
And if you're still searching for the light at the end of the
tunnel, maybe—just maybe—you are the light.
With gratitude in my heart,
Angel
Founder of AMC Rise and Thrive
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