June turns our focus to milestones: graduations, weddings, anniversaries. And who is often a reoccurring character at those milestone events? A father.
As with Mothers, Fathers rarely fit a mold but they do have a significant place in most of our lives. They don’t waver too far off their defined path. We count on that which is part of why we are happy to honour them. Sometimes it is hard to think of a father apart from his role in our lives but a father is also a person. Getting to know and appreciate that part of a father is not always easy. Many men play their cards close to their chests and children are often cautious about asking for personal details. But there is a powerful tool at our disposal that may help unlock the man from the role. A letter.
Whether you are a dad writing to your child or the reverse, a letter is a strong and private way to share emotions and insights that are hard to express. A letter can bridge a gap and cut through the formal veneer of relationships with precision and honesty.
Maybe you have something to tell your dad or your child that unlocks the key to understanding your relationship. Maybe, it is simply a thank you for long forgotten acts of love you want to set in ink. A handwritten letter can enhance your relationship more than the latest electronic gadget or a set of golf balls.
Father’s Day isn’t for a few weeks but now is the time to put your thoughts on paper and create a gift to treasure.
“My father said there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.” Marlo Thomas