My oldest daughter sent me a Father's Day card in the mail. It made me cry for joy, not because of the artwork or the printed message on the inside. It was her handwritten words that touched me. I won't share them here though.
I don't mind not getting breakfast in bed, elaborate cards, neckties (ok, I could use a new tie), a fancy homemade dinner. All I really want is for my kids to appreciate all the sacrifices, the hard work, and the prayers on their behalf. Morning and night and several times in-between, I ask my Heavenly Father to take care of my children. I want them to stay close to the Gospel of Christ. Whatever else they aspire to in this life, if they continue strong and true in the faith, it'll make me happy.
May the words of the church hymn True to the Faith have special significance as you ponder the greatest gift you could give on Father's Day:
"True to the faith that our parents have cherished,
True to the truth for which martyrs have perished,
To God’s command,
Soul, heart, and hand,
Faithful and true we will ever stand."
(Hymns, True to the Faith, no. 254)
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