So many of my stories share the examples of a father’s love and leadership witnessed during my own childhood. Some of these memories are tough life lessons. Others are the most splendid father and daughter moments. This Father’s Day I am so thankful to have been blessed by the love and guidance of my Daddy.
At a recent storytelling event at Burlington Elementary School, I entered the audience with a question.
“What would Daddy do?”
The kids had some great ideas.
Many shared their own wonderful reflections.
They all really wanted to know what Daddy DID do!
Imagine their surprise when I told them Daddy was in the audience that day! The crowd came to a stand, clapping and cheering expectantly for Daddy.
Now keep in mind this was a father they did not know. My Daddy. Connected only to the audience through the story told that day.
Yet, they desired to know. What DID Daddy do?
The lessons and the love we receive from our fathers and our father figures are desired. They are gifts in time. They are to be remembered. They are to be passed on.
Happy Father’s Day and thank you to all the Dads who are leading by example. The eyes of many are upon you. What will you do?
Shelly Simoneau Stories 