In the new way of honoring those we love, we are about to see pictures of fathers popping up all over Facebook, Instagram, and all of social media.
We'll see fathers in military uniform, snapshots of dad in a favorite moment, or maybe even dad on his wedding day.
This year, June 21, just one day past the start of summer, is bound to be a festival of dad. It's a fine way to honor a father and will touch the hearts of many.
If you will post a favorite picture of dad, be sure to post a memory, even if it doesn't exactly match the photo. Was there a legendary moment in the family when dad did something exceptionally cool? Like maybe spotting a dirt track and making an unscheduled stop to drive little race cars. Or maybe the time big, gruff dad saw a kitten and instantly adopted him. Those times of fun and tenderness are what make memories.
Maybe, if remembering your dad over his lifetime, you can recall his work. That he got up every morning, rain or shine, and brought back a paycheck to support his family. Maybe you remember how he could fix things or save the day in a million little ways.
Or his favorite sayings. Some dads have a million of them.
It would be a good day to thank him for those million things. So go ahead and do that. If he only lives in your memory now, thank him anyway.
