This weekend is Father’s Day and I have to take a minute to brag on this special guy here. I don’t give him enough credit for being the amazing husband and father he is.
Before we got married, I remembered my husband opening his heart to me on a very personal level. He told me that he was raised by a single mother and the closest father figure to him was Father Chuck, the local priest in his hometown. I remembered him telling me “I never had a father and I know I want to be one someday. But I don’t have anything to compare it to so maybe you’ll have to help me” and at that moment, I think my heart sunk into my chest…partly because I was sad that he had missed out on that, but more so because I KNEW he was going to be a great father someday.
Two years ago, our lives changed forever. Besides two other times I can recall in the 7+ years together, I have never seen my husband cry…I mean not like this. Shortly after Marli was born, I turned over to my husband in the hospital room and he was sobbing like a little baby. This grown man whom I had always viewed as my rock and the strong one in our relationship was so completely emotional and vulnerable. It completely caught me by surprise and was one of the sweetest moments I will never forget. His little baby girl had officially melted his heart.
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It was always in our plans for me to return back to work, but God had other plans for us. With my mother getting ill, it just didn’t make sense for me to be away from Marli and her. So, I became a stay-at-home-mom and my sweet husband fully supported that, even though it wasn’t in our original plans.
The amount of hard work he puts in each day and the time we sometimes have to sacrifice is all for our family. Still, he makes time for us, even if it’s only a few minutes here and there and those are the best kinds of moments. Everything he does is for us and for that, I am so incredibly grateful.
The amount of hard work he puts in each day and the time we sometimes have to sacrifice is all for our family. Still, he makes time for us, even if it’s only a few minutes here and there and those are the best kinds of moments. Everything he does is for us and for that, I am so incredibly grateful.
On this Father’s Day, I hope you know how so very lucky Marli and I are! We love you so much and I think you are the BEST father Marli could ever ask for. Love you!
“Our family is a circle of strength, founded on faith, joined in love, kept by God.”
This is beyond sweet! Hope he enjoys father’s day with you and Marli. -Jess
Loved reading this especially about the delivery experience. Those are the best moments to remember. Lovely couple and such a beautiful little girl! Happy Father’s Day to your hubby!
So precious! You both are such a beautiful couple. Love the quote at the end.
Oh my goodness! So sweet! Loved this post!
This is such a sweet post! I have loved watching my husband grow as a father these past almost 18 months. Dads have such a sweet relationship with their babies!
aww this was a sweet Father’s day story .I’m happy for you and your beautiful family. Advanced happy father’s day! 🙂
Aww! Beautiful photos! What a blessing to have a good husband, father, and leader in your home!!
aww this is such a sweet post! happy fathers day to him! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
This is so precious and gave me chills! I loved watching my husband become a father as well!
Very sweet post. I hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating father’s day on Sunday!