Dear Husbands and Fathers
- Katie Hunter
- Nov 13, 2015
- 2 min read
I feel, and have felt for some time now, that husbands and fathers are often overlooked and underappreciated. I just wanted to thank all of you for just a few of things that you do on a daily basis that bless my life and the lives of other mothers, wives and children.
So, thank you for:
-Taking annual pictures and, even after being "done" after the first few shots, sticking through the entire photo session and smiling all the while.
-Playing with the kids when I am feeling burned out.
-Giving me space.
-Hugging me when I say I need space.
-Taking out the trash.
-Reading with the kids.
-Letting me pick the chick flick over the action flick.
-Talking to my parents via Facetime, Skype, Googlechat, etc.
-Laughing at me when I react a little too quickly to a disobedient/obstinate child.
-Asking what I would like for Christmas....in August.
-Breaking the "I will only get you one gift for Christmas" rule.
-Saying yes when I suggest we eat out, even though we should be saving the money.
-Saying no when I suggest we eat out, so we can save money.
-Asking me what is on my mind when I am restless at night.
-Holding me after I have a bad dream.
-Comforting the kids after they have had a bad dream.
-Brushing the kids teeth.
-Brushing your own teeth.
-Working out with me.
-Not working out with me.
-Letting me do all of my grocery shopping in the evenings so I don't have to haul along the little people.
-Telling me it's all in my head when I worry that people don't really like me.
-Listening to me when I say everything will be alright.
-Telling me everything will be alright, even when I don't want to hear it.
-Dreaming about our future together.
-Calling me during your lunch break.
-Telling me I am beautiful.
-Fulfilling your church callings.
-Worthily holding the Priesthood.
I am so glad that we have men on this earth to help balance us women out. We need you and we love you. Please remember that! I know the world and the media are trying to make you believe that you have no value, but you do. Keep being amazing, we appreciate it!
Feel free to comment and like below. What are some of the things your husband or father does for you?
