I Ached For the Love of a Father
I found myself melted into a heap of sorrow on my bedroom floor. There I was curled tightly into a…
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My Daddy is Waiting For Me in Heaven
A few weeks ago, I visited my daddy’s grave for the first time since he passed over three years ago.…
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Dear Mommy and Daddy, I’m So Glad You’re Mine
This morning when I woke up, I couldn’t wait to creep into Mommy and Daddy’s bed and wait for them…
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When Daddy’s Out of Town, Mommy Needs Extra Grace
I sat down on the couch defeated after a not-so-good evening of parenting. I had just finished the bedtime routine…
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To the Daddy Who Didn’t Have To Be
I was wary of you at first. I was pretty sure we’d scare you off. And part of me wanted…
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Dear Son, I Hope You Grow Up To Love Like Your Daddy Does
I married your dad at 19 because of the person he was then. He saw me and took me as…
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Atop My Daddy’s Shoulders
Atop my daddy's shoulders, the world seemed vast—endless, limitless. I could see the treetops, the tops of heads. I could…
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My Daddy Waits For Me in Heaven
This year, there will be no Father’s Day card or phone call. There will only be loving words, mumbled through…
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On Father’s Day, Daughters Without Fathers Are Just Going Through the Motions
I planned a camping trip to celebrate Father's Day with my soon-to-be husband. I will pack the truck with bikes,…
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Sometimes a Girl Just Needs Her Daddy
Sometimes a girl just needs her daddy. Like when she skins her knee on the sidewalk, and the only thing…
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