A family gathering is taking place for the first time in their home on Father’s Day. The family usually goes out to celebrate. This year the children expressed an interest in preparing a gourmet meal for their dad. The oldest turned 16 recently. She is thinking about dating and has her parent’s permission. The other two kids are boys; ages 8 and 12. The wife and children sit around the dinner table with the father to express their love to him before they eat.
THE WIFE: (Excitingly)
This dinner turned out so nice! Everything is perfect! I want to thank this family for so much love and unity. Cheers to the man of the hour for all his love and support to our family! I love you! I appreciate you! I am very grateful to have you as my partner for as long as God wills it so. I will give you the second part of my love speech later on tonight!
THE FATHER: (Smiling)
I can’t wait, woman!
8 YEAR OLD:
Well, because of you dad my bones are so strong! You really have good genes dad. I have all these little girls chasing after me all the time at school. They never catch me. I’m made up of your strength. I want to thank you dad for almost everything I have; everything that I am. Somethings I have to give credit to mom for. I love you dad! Cheers! Happy Father's Day.
12 YEAR OLD:
My heart bleeds so much love because I have you as my father who has shown me love. Thanks dad for every trip together, your time, your wisdom and your example. Thank you for showing me that I can be sensitive and tough; respectful and to always use my voice intelligently. I love you dad!
DAUGHTER:
I hope you like the dinner we prepared for you. I did most of the cooking. I am very thankful to have a man in my life who shows me how important I am daily; who provides and guides me even when it’s hard; who prays with me and for me; taking good care of our family. Thank you for your unconditional love, support and protection dad! I love you so much!
8 YEAR OLD:
Yeah, protection from those boys you are about to start dating.
DAUGHTER:
Don't worry! As wonderful as dad is to mom, I will make sure to find a young man like dad.
12 YEAR OLD:
I hate to tell you this but that is going to be IMPOSSIBLE!
8 YEAR OLD:
Like, totally impossible!
DAUGHTER:
You’re so right! No one can fill your shoes dad! My dating life is over!
THE FATHER: (Smiling)
That’s right! That’s right! No one!
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE KING-PAPAS!