What is a Father?
by Guest Blogger Shannon Sonneveldt
It’s Father’s Day, a day traditionally set aside to celebrate men who have fathered or sired a child. As I reflect this Father’s Day, I realize that, for me and hopefully for others, the day stands for so much more. Many have experienced the loss of a father or have never known one. Many children grow up without their biological father; however, this doesn’t mean they were without the influence of someone in a ‘father’ role.
There are so many men who have and continue to step into the role of father, role model, and/or mentor for those who don’t have an active father in their life. They may be a step-father, an uncle or other relative, a friend or just someone who saw a need and stepped in to fill it out of a place of genuine love and caring.
This Father’s Day, think of all the men in your life who have played and continue to play an important role in your life. Celebrate them and all they have done and added to your life. A father is so much more than the biological, it is the love and connection of all those men in your life who have encouraged and helped you, who set you on the right path, and who have helped you become the person you are. Let’s all take the time this Father’s Day to let each of these very special men know how much they are appreciated for taking an interest and loving us unconditionally!
There are so many men who have and continue to step into the role of father, role model, and/or mentor for those who don’t have an active father in their life. They may be a step-father, an uncle or other relative, a friend or just someone who saw a need and stepped in to fill it out of a place of genuine love and caring.
This Father’s Day, think of all the men in your life who have played and continue to play an important role in your life. Celebrate them and all they have done and added to your life. A father is so much more than the biological, it is the love and connection of all those men in your life who have encouraged and helped you, who set you on the right path, and who have helped you become the person you are. Let’s all take the time this Father’s Day to let each of these very special men know how much they are appreciated for taking an interest and loving us unconditionally!
A Part of Me
We’re not of the same blood
We weren’t born a part of each other
But through the twists and turns of life
Our paths came together
You became a member of our family
And many years have passed
We have fought and argued
Disagreements darken our past
But through it all you’ve stuck by us
Always there to help us through
You always helped us out of the jams
And the messes we got into
You’ve loved us like a father
A fact that can’t be denied
So I return your love with a heart
That’s full and bright
No, we weren’t born of the same blood
But we became part of the same family
It was fate that brought our lives together
And love that makes you a part of me
(By Shannon Sonneveldt, Experience Life in Poetry: Family, Friends and Romantic Relationships)
We weren’t born a part of each other
But through the twists and turns of life
Our paths came together
You became a member of our family
And many years have passed
We have fought and argued
Disagreements darken our past
But through it all you’ve stuck by us
Always there to help us through
You always helped us out of the jams
And the messes we got into
You’ve loved us like a father
A fact that can’t be denied
So I return your love with a heart
That’s full and bright
No, we weren’t born of the same blood
But we became part of the same family
It was fate that brought our lives together
And love that makes you a part of me
(By Shannon Sonneveldt, Experience Life in Poetry: Family, Friends and Romantic Relationships)
About Shannon Sonneveldt
Shannon is a Christian author, educator and speaker. She aspires to follow God’s path for her and educate, inspire, imagine and create. She has been capturing observations, feelings and events in poems and stories since middle school. As she grew older, she continued to write and create stories to entertain family and friends and to help celebrate life’s special moments. She currently has five books published and available on Amazon.
For many years she suffered from symptoms that went undiagnosed. After years of suffering and searching for answers, Shannon was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and some other underlying conditions. With faith in Christ who led her to a well-rounded, holistic treatment plan including time spent with Him and His Word, she is feeling better and living a more active and joyous life.
She lives in Kansas with her husband, teenage son and her two gorgeous, ornery and energetic Scottie pups (Conner and Zoe). In her spare time she enjoys photography, spending time with family and friends, and traveling around the world with family.
She is always excited to hear from readers. Please join her on her website or Facebook page. She looks forward to hearing from you!
Author Website: http://www.shannonsonneveldt.com/
Author Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ShannonSonneveldtAuthor/
Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/shannonsonneveldt
For many years she suffered from symptoms that went undiagnosed. After years of suffering and searching for answers, Shannon was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and some other underlying conditions. With faith in Christ who led her to a well-rounded, holistic treatment plan including time spent with Him and His Word, she is feeling better and living a more active and joyous life.
She lives in Kansas with her husband, teenage son and her two gorgeous, ornery and energetic Scottie pups (Conner and Zoe). In her spare time she enjoys photography, spending time with family and friends, and traveling around the world with family.
She is always excited to hear from readers. Please join her on her website or Facebook page. She looks forward to hearing from you!
Author Website: http://www.shannonsonneveldt.com/
Author Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ShannonSonneveldtAuthor/
Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/shannonsonneveldt
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