Father's Day

 

Yesterday was Father’s Day, and I know for many, it’s a complicated day. The longer I blog, the harder it seems to address days like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in ways that honor parents and respect those who find such days hard to endure. For those waiting to be parents, those who have lost parents, and those who have hard relationships with their parents, I know it’s a difficult day.

                For those of you who might be newer here, you might not know that Ryan’s stepdad, who had been in his life since he was very little, passed away in 2021. Two years before that, Ryan’s mom died. Father’s Day was always a big family gathering day at the cabin, with Ryan’s mom and stepdad hosting 50ish people…so the day is very different now, in their absence.

                Ryan and I did get to talk with both our dads yesterday – Ryan over the phone, and me in person. Mom and Dad came to church and then we went to Swiss Village to have lunch with them.

                Dad enjoyed his gift (McDonald’s gift cards) and indulged us with obligatory photos.

                Ryan took the photo above and then “zoomed” in – by putting the phone right in my face – and it startled me!

                We didn’t want Mom to feel left out.

                After lunch, we came home to get some rest before a busy week, and Lexi spent time with Ryan – because she’s his girl through and through.

                We went on a walk around the lake, and when evening came, we sat out on the patio for a while, enjoying the sunset and a perfect weather night. (Truly perfect breeze and so quiet out there.)

                It was a sweet day, and it felt perfect!