Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Fathers Day

I know I'm a little late in sending out my Fathers' Day sentiments (not only here, but I literally just sent out a little package for my parents to cover both Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day - I know, the guilt I feel over this is terrible - I am trying to get better at this whole planning-ahead-in-time-to-mail-to-Colorado thing, I promise).





However, I would like everyone to know about all the great men in my life!



My wonderful husband!
Who will be a fantastic father to all of our future children :)




My dad!
(Pictured here making his delicious homemade ice cream!) Always a great encourager and loves me and my sisters to pieces!



My father-in-law!
(He was Austin's best man at our wedding, and this is my best friend and matron of honor Stephanie) I totally hit the jackpot in the in-law lottery! They're both wonderful!




My Papa!

My grandfather on my mom's side. A loving and generous man.



My Grandpa Faulkner!


(Pictured here with my sister and grandmother) Another kind and wonderful man!




I am so blessed to have so many wonderful, godly men in my life! And on top of these five, I have scores of uncles and male cousins who are terrific husbands and fathers!


Happy Fathers' Day (even if it is a little late) to all of you! I love you very much and I am so thankful to have you in my life!




The following is the lyrics to "My Father's Eyes" by Amy Grant. I have loved this song since I was five or six and my mom would play the record. It's in my playlist on the left-hand sidebar if you would like to listen to it. This has really been speaking to me this week, and I thought it was appropriate for a Fathers' Day post.


"I may not be every mothers dream for her little girl,
And my face may not grace the mind of everyone in the world.
But thats all right, as long as I can have one wish I pray:
When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say,

Shes got her fathers eyes,
Her fathers eyes;
Eyes that find the good in things,
When good is not around;
Eyes that find the source of help,
When help just cant be found;
Eyes full of compassion,
Seeing every pain;
Knowing what youre going through
And feeling it the same.
Just like my fathers eyes,
My fathers eyes,
My fathers eyes,
Just like my fathers eyes.

And on that day when we will pay for all the deeds we have done,
Good and bad theyll all be had to see by everyone.
And when youre called to stand and tell just what you saw in me,
More than anything I know, I want your words to be,

She had her fathers eyes,
Her fathers eyes;
Eyes that found the good in things,
When good was not around;
Eyes that found the source of help,
When help would not be found;
Eyes full of compassion,
Seeing every pain;
Knowing what youre going through,
And feeling it the same.
Just like my fathers eyes,
My fathers eyes,
My fathers eyes,
Just like my fathers eyes.
My fathers eyes,
My fathers eyes,
Just like my fathers eyes. " source



Thanks for reading!






6 comments:

  1. You have been blessed with the men in your life. You can feel the love in your words.

    How are you doing with all the flooding?

    hugs to you,
    Barb

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  2. Thanks for sharing this sweet and loving post. You are very blessed to have so many Godly men in your life.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! I always enjoy seeing your comments. I usually read my comments via email and yours come from "Katy Lin :)" The little smiley is so sweet. It feels like you're giving me a little smile - and I guess you are. Thanks! :-)

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  3. Hi Katy Lin...What a sweet sweet post, and I hope all these special people read it and know how blessed they are to have YOU, too!. I read your post below about the flooding. Do put up pictures when you get a chance. I know blogging is probably the last thing on your mind, but well,you know, gotta feed the habit!

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  4. What a sweet post! And great pictures.

    I read how you are waiting to have children...my husband and I waited about four years and it was really nice to have that time together.

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  5. This was very sweet recognition of all the special men in your life Katy Lin!

    Thanks for entering my 100 post blog give away!

    Hugs, Pat

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  6. That was so sweet! I hit the "in-law lottery" as well, so I completely understand! Isn't it great?! :)

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