My husband has been an amazingly devoted father to our daughter. When she was diagnosed with autism, he did whatever he could to find the best people and resources possible to help her. Because of my husband's diligence, he found a well-regarded psychologist who did extensive testing of our daughter which resulted in an autism diagnosis. The psychologist made sure we knew what could be done to help our daughter.
Then, because of his hard work, we had one of the top experts in the field meet with us and help get our daughter into a university study to help with her rigidity issues. This study has helped them immensely.
Because of his thorough research, he fought to get needed services when others felt our daughter wouldn't qualify for them. These services have had an amazing impact on our daughter. She is now much more social and flexible. The change in her has been amazing.
His involvement with our daughter extends beyond this, however. He is the person who is sure to make her laugh. She lights up when she sees him. As soon as we hear his car parking in the garage, she joyfully runs to to the door to give him the biggest greeting she can! Yet, at the same time, he doesn't shy away from discipline. He makes sure she is learning right from wrong and that she is developing character. I know she has an amazing respect for him because of this.
It's important for him to support her and be there for her. Last week, he had an amazing opportunity to go back to his childhood neighborhood where old friends he hadn't seen in ages were gathering from all over the country for a reunion. He really wanted to go, but ultimately decided not to. Why? Because our daughter had a dance recital that same weekend. It was more important for him to watch her dance than to go back to see friends he hadn't seen in ages. Personally, I thought it was the wrong decision, but it wasn't to him. He knew he was where he was supposed to be.
He is an amazing father.
Yes, he is! He sounds like the very best kind of dad.
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And how much better could you have possibly made Father's Day? Your post made me cry. I love you , Cheryl.
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Do you rent him out? I'm missing mine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute for your husband!! Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! It is so great to hear about a dad that is loving and involved! My husband's the same, and I am so thankful. Happy Father's Day to your hubby!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful man you married. Your little girl has the best father anyone could imagine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post.
ReplyDeletegreat post. happy father's day
ReplyDeletehe sure is. you have done justice to him. if he's the type who blushes, he will be after reading this post. good job, cheryl :)
ReplyDeleteAww, that was sweet of him to not miss the recital! I sent my dad an ecard - he was busy doing taxes today and did not want to be bothered! *sigh!*
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What a great Dad! Your daughter is so lucky to have him! Thank you for stopping by my blog for the SITS potluck!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful post to honor the man in your life.
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Hope you have a wonderful week!
He sounds like a wonderful man and father. I hope he had a great Father's Day.
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aww. Great post and what a great post and your hubby is great. He'll be glad he went to the recital when it comes down to it. Thanks for stopping by on my SITS day and making me feel special!
ReplyDeleteAww! How wonderful!
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