Glimpses of Fatherhood

Today I saw inspiring fathers...

A recently widower father coming into the chapel with his four beautiful little girls, all with their hair expertly done and wearing beautiful dresses. The weight of his responsibility evident on his face showed a determination to continue to provide for his daughters a legacy of faith. That was inspiring!

A beloved leader expressing how serving his dear wife has helped him realize how much he loves his wife who is battling a serious and debilitating illness. While carrying the load of his work and church responsibilities, he treats his young children with love, compassion, and patience. That was inspiring!

A proud father smiling as his recently baptized daughter is presented to the congregation as the newest member of the ward. Able and worthy to exercise his priesthood, he was able to baptize her and confirm her a member of the church. That was inspiring!

A dad brimming with obvious delight sitting next to his recently returned missionary son at priesthood opening exercises. They chat and smile enjoying the companionship of the other.  That was inspiring!

A dad surrounded by his five beautiful girls and wonderful wife on his birthday, hears from them how wonderful a dad he is. That was inspiring!

There are many dads all around us. None of them perfect, but many of them inspiring because they are doing their best to be the best dads they can be. Today I saw these little glimpses of fatherhood and it was inspiring!