As I write this, last Sunday was Father’s Day, June 17th. Like many of you, I had the pleasure of spending the day with my family. As my children get older, I find the celebration is less about the dad and more about the whole family.
Unlike many modern days we celebrate, the origin of Father’s Day was the inspiration of one person who wanted to honor her dad. Sonora Smart-Dodd organized an event to honor the life of her father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran and who raised six children on his own after his wife died in childbirth.
She was obviously very grateful for what her father did for her and her family. Taking a day to honor her father and what he had sacrificed was a very simple gesture, but something that probably meant a lot to her dad.
Today’s parents lead such busy lives taking care of children, worrying about their futures and trying their best to be good role models. They do all of this while working at the same time. These competing pressures can limit the amount of quality time we can spend with our families. So when we do take the time to be together, it becomes important to cherish these special moments.
I hope you were able to spend Father’s Day with your loved ones. For many Canadians, their mothers and fathers are probably far away. Thankfully modern technology has helped bring us all much closer together. Technology can never replace the satisfaction of being physically together, but it can at least allow us to express our gratitude and love to our Dads.
I encourage any ideas, suggestions and any questions that you may have. Please feel free to send them to me at spencer.harmer@bethanyseniors.com.
Take care,
– Spencer
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