There are some pretty awesome dads out there. My dad for starters who has always been there for me, my brother in law, John Dupuis who is a great dad to his three girls. Colin Ward who is an awesome dad to little Tyler, my little brother Dean who has a beautiful little girl. But one dad stands out above the rest, in my opinion. My husband is the greatest example of Christ's love that I have ever experienced.
My kids had a great dad, he provided for them, loved them and cared for them. And then, five years ago, next month, he died after a battle with brain cancer. They littles were 4 1/2, 3 1/2 and 1. The older ones were 15 and 12. I wasn't sure how I was going to raise these 5 children alone. But God is faithful and He lovingly provided for us. Every step of the way He was there with comfort and peace. Others stepped forward to help in our time of need. God filled the gap and was a Father to us.
Psalm 68:5 "A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation."
And then Dan came into our lives. He knew from the beginning that if he were to be a part of my life, he would have to be a part of their lives. He stepped up and CHOSE to be a father to my children. He doesn't just tolerate them but loves them actively. Words can not express what it means to me or to them that he would be willing to take on this role. He is the dad that doesn't have to be. My children are blessed to have a dad here on earth and a dad in heaven.
