MY SUPERHERO
The nation's first Fathers Day was celebrated on June 19th, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, some historians believe it was started July 5th by Dr. Robert Webb of West Virginia either way, it is a time of celebration in spending time loving them for those who have one or remember them in a memorial celebration. Moreover, with today, it seems that each edition of the local newspaper tells the tale of children gone wrong. Whether as adults or children people mentioned in the headlines are typically involved in violence or some type of wrongful doing. Many have given away their moral obligation and freedom. Of course, some have lost their moral compass.
I am going, to be honest with you. My dad was the best because he didn't disappoint me, he loved spending time with me! The dad that would always show up for activities at school or clubs! My dad was the best because he was always there to help welcome on my birthday! He made me feel important and very loved. My dad taught me right from wrong all from a far distance and was able to display the privileges of great character. My dad is was very patient when he was teaching the principles of life. He was able to break things down much easier for me to remember and to understand them better. Even the segments when I was afraid, he was able to share some encouraging words to help me to keep trying. Of course, my dad couldn't physically help me, but he was there in spirit and word form. My father is my best friend. He is always happy and makes others around him happy. He also inspires others when he enters the room. He also helped to solve a problem. I absolutely admire them all for their genuine qualities!
SURPRISE!! It truly didn't matter whether it was Phillip Banks, Danny Tanner, Carl Winslow, Cliff Huxtable, Mike Brady, Howard Cunningham, and Ward Cleaver. Of course, my favorite fathers were none other than Ben Cartwright, Lucas McCain, and Coach Hayden Fox. I know some of you cannot relate and wouldn't understand but raised with a single mother who suffered from mental complications. You could say, it was rather hard to have a real father in my life. I never knew my real father. Not a soul in my family has even opened the door of sharing who he was. So, all these men played an important part of my father. Each one would come into my house at a different time of the day. Some through other homes of friends or new location within foster care after I was taken from my mother. Either way, it was a time of value and learning. Of course, some of those values I used today, all in my role as a husband, father, leader, mentor, role model, and friend to my kids and others beyond.
As a father, we ought to teach, mentor, coach, and display the best role model in character any child could have. And to offer them the tools to reach beyond their physical state, to use their imagination and to do interesting things that shed passion and love toward others. We have all vowed that we would do it differently than our fathers. Of course, those that had a father in their home might say otherwise, but either way, it is to be better in some shape or form. We must be the example of fairness, humbleness, kindness, compassion, intelligence, faith, inspiration, and devotion.
It is my 19th, year of being a father or a Superhero. I can still remember those moments gardening enjoying those times in the Mohave Desert of Arizona. I found gardening very interesting and wanted to teach my boys the understanding and value of food. Awe. . . we had a beautiful garden. We cared for our garden with a great deal of attention. I had two friends that were 'Master Gardeners' Fabian and George. I enjoyed learning new things and sharing them with my kids. I would have to say the best teaching moment they shared was love and patience. Values for life!
Did you know that when the man was created, he was placed in the garden? In fact, that was the first encounter with God and it took place there, in the garden. Unfortunately, so did sin. The Bible displays that God cursed the ground because of man’s sin in the garden, but He also gave hope and a divine promise for restoration in the garden. I call that a new open opportunity. This opportunity is the stick from which we measure our greatness. How is our level of compassion for our children and others? Is there a time of devotion and attention?
Father's remember, your role and moral obligation as a father is to love, to share kindness, and helpfulness. To be happy when called for help. To bring a smile to the faces you care most for in life. To be a hard worker and a perfectionist to some point. To be a steward of mankind. To be a man of God a light in the lives around you. To make mistakes and to own up to them and correct them, but to always see the lesson. To be successful in achieving your goals that your kids will do the same. To be encouraging and inspiring all the time. You are a genuine "SUPERHERO", Never. . . ever. . . forget that!!
Best,
Coach Frank Sagasta
Best,
Coach Frank Sagasta
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