Father's Day

The history of Father’s Day dates to the 1900s in Spokane, Washington, thanks to an American named Sonora Smart Dodd. After her mother died in childbirth, she and her five brothers were raised by their widowed dad, a civil war veteran.As she was listening to a Mother’s Day sermon, she came up with the idea of devoting a day to honor her dad, William Smart. The tradition was first celebrated on June 19, 1910—her father’s birth month—in the state of Washington after discussions with the local ministers.

Influenced by American culture, the Philippines has been one with the world in commemorating Father’s Day every third Sunday of June. In a presidential proclamation (Proclamation No. 266) by late President Corazon Aquino issued in 1988, she declared the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day and the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day.Normally this is celebrated through children thank their father for the efforts and contribution they make towards the family.They buy gifts,heartwarming cards,organize outings, and dinner.

I grew up as Daddy's girl but as I got older our relationship slowly crumpled up into pieces.It's not the same as before.The comfort and admiration I felt towards him turned into anger and despise.As time goes by I learned to reflect on my actions and he did too.My father wasn't perfect;no one is.He made a lot of mistakes and a lot of toxic trait but that imperfections made him a perfect dad for me.I may not express it through my actions and words but I'm truly grateful of everything he did to me.He always spoiled me and give everything I needed to even though I never asked for it.The best gift this Father's day is forgiveness.Forgive your father for the things he did that have hurt you and your family.Forgive him for the times he act and spoke out of anger and not love. Forgive him for the times he failed to provide.Forgive him even if you think he doesn't deserve it.Our fathers need fresh beginnings too.So if you're reading this,express your love with your dad in any way possible and don't be foolish like me.Make them feel like they're enough not only on father's day,but everyday.

 

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