15th
Fathers Day
Fathers Day is for me a time to reflect on the wondrous power my father had in my life. Darcy ,Sheryl Jeff and I, are very blessed to have had for a father a man who in every sense of the word was a father to be proud of. He created a safe and loving home for his children to grow up in. And was always there for us as adults as we struggled with our own life’s. He did not shower us with soft affection, and at times was a difficult man but he showed his deep love and faith in all his children in special ways. Each one of his children has survived their own struggles with him and we all learned what a special man he was. As one of his children I have forever been shaped by his role in my life. I miss him ! As you all are fathers too , never underestimate the huge influence you have over your children, as small children all the way to full grown adults. As a Therapist I have spent countless hours with adults who struggled with the absence of a fathers love or approval, and I have seen first hand how this father child bond can either create a confident assured adult or the lack of this relationship can create years of pain. There is nothing quite as important to a daughter then the approval of her Dad, You are her first and lasting role model of a man and husband. The way you treat their mothers will influence the kind of men they will one day choose. As a Family I think we are blessed with a group of wonderful fathers. John and Richard you have both shaped some extraordinary children and now are Grandfathers that any child would be so lucky to have. Jeff, you have been a special father and shaped a wonderful young man to carry on the Hagemann name. Mike, Derek Trevor, and Mica you are just starting out as fathers to a group of beautiful little girls, you have the support and love of a larger family then you might know. Each one of you is in my thoughts and prayers as you have become apart of my extended family. I wish you all a wonderful Father’s Day.
