Teatime with Dad is unforgettable

As we begin to close out the month of June, I want to say to all the fathers out there that I hope you had a wonderful month.  We continue to celebrate each and every one of you Kings out there! Always remember that there is a difference between just being someone's 'Dad' and actually 'fathering'. Fathering is the action verb of just being a Dad. Be present in your child's life, and not just with gifts. Spend time getting to know them. Give them reasons why they can trust you. Be intentional with showing them Love. Yes love comes in all forms, but children grow to know and understand which parent truly showed them love over the years.  Fathering means instilling values and morals in your child,  so they can grow up to be their best self and not lean on the world to teach them about life. Not all discipline has to be taught with a stricken hand.

Every Father's day I take time to reflect and just think how much my life would be different if my father was still living today. Not a month goes by without me thinking of him.  While I am not a man, I can not truly understand what it means to walk in a man's shoes, however I do know what kind of King and father I want my son to one day grow up to be.

If I had just one Teatime with my Dad, I would spend it telling him about all the fun things we could look forward to exploring together. I would tell him how much I love him and hug him around his neck so tight, as I knew it was our last time sipping tea together.  I wouldn't blink an eye, just to make sure that moment don't escape me; this would be my Intentional Bliss.