Today is the day that we celebrate fathers. I remember the excitement of picking out a card and a gift for my dad every year. Unfortunately, in 2009, my dad passed way from prostate cancer. To this day, I want to pick up the phone and call him, then I remember he is not here. When I pass the Father’s Day cards in the store, the memories of picking out a card for him come back. For me the pain didn’t go away, but it did get easier for me to embrace the day.
Here are a few ways to celebrate Father’s Day if your father is no longer here.
Take a trip down memory lane. Take some time to reflect on the good times that you had with your father when he was here.
Celebrate Him. This can be done by taking a walk or participating in a run in his honor, sharing stories about him, pictures of him, and telling your children how he was a key part of your family’s heritage.
Say Thank You. Take time out to thank the men in your life that have filled in the gap as a father, friend, mentor, etc. They may never take his place, but it is an honor to have someone there to call on when you need advice or someone to talk to.
Remember it is okay to feel the way that you do. For a long time I was upset because I felt my father was taken away from us too soon. However, as time went on and I celebrated him for who he was, it got a little easier. There are still days that I want to pick up the phone to call him. There are still days that I get sad that he is not here to see his grandchildren or my accomplishments, but I know that he is looking down from heaven with a BIG smile on his face. Knowing that keeps me going.
Who is She?
I am a Wife, Mom, Daughter, Full Time Employee, Friend and Change Agent that has been succeeding, failing and winging it for years. Although I am not perfect, I do know that God has been guiding my path along the way in each journey. No matter how good or bad my experiences may be or have been, I know they serve a purpose. What is that purpose? To show you that you are not taking this journey called life alone.
Over the years I have met phenomenal women with stories that you would not believe unless you heard them yourself. I created the SheSpeakz platform as a way to “Speak Life” into ourselves and those around us. SheSpeakz is a way to tell our stories and encourage women to embrace their journeys. At times it may be uncomfortable but there is someone who needs to hear your truth. I love meeting other people, listening to others about their life experiences, making connections and helping others make connections. When women collaborate with and support other women, amazing things happen.
Some of my passions are leadership/personal development, empowering women to be themselves, mentoring, public speaking, baking, traveling, writing my blog and spending time with my family and friends.
I currently reside in the San Antonio, Texas area with my spouse and our two active children.
My call to action for you as a reader is to embrace who you are and know that you are enough. We all can use a little improvement in some areas of our lives but don’t let that stop you from loving yourself and being the best you. I also ask that you take the time to encourage and support one another. In this delicate time, we can all use positivity in our lives. I also ask that you are intentional about making a positive impact in the lives of those around you and in your local communities. Use your talents that you have been given to change the world one good deed at a time.
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