Sunday, June 21 is Father’s Day. I recently had to ask about the date for Father’s Day this year because my own Dad has been deceased for a long time. So I usually ignore all the commercials and ads working so hard to make sure I buy their products as gifts for Dad. Products, I am told, that would be the ultimate expression of love for any father. The ads are lost on me because acts of love for my dad are now a bittersweet memory.
Maybe I no longer pay attention to Father’s Day, but there are a lot of men who don’t look forward to it for different reasons. This year there will be thousands, perhaps millions of men sitting in pews that have abortion in their past. I can’t help but wonder how they will feel during the church’s celebration, affirmation and acknowledgement of the power of a Dad in a child’s life - if they experienced an abortion.
My role in two abortions has been long-lasting. I can tell you that the mental and emotional effects on a man are real and devastating. I really don't let anyone get close to me because I don't want to let them down. I've had a divorce, no current relationship with my two living sons, countless unfinished projects, and several jobs left before true success--mainly because I never felt I deserved it.
Men with abortion in their past all have different stories and as many reasons for why and how they were impacted by abortion. If they were involved in more than one abortion, they may have experienced a variety of traumas. They may have abdicated their responsibility and paid for and insisted on the abortion. They may not have known about the abortion until it was over. Maybe they were in their teens and were coerced into having an abortion by their parents (or by hers). Maybe the man fought tooth and nail to save their baby from abortion, but couldn’t.
Very often the pain that abortion causes men is ignored by most of us, but based on the articles you can read below, that pain is very real and impacts every area of a man’s life. Let us not forget that for every woman who has been wounded by abortion, there is also a man who is likely suffering in silence, because we are told that “big boys don’t cry.”
Only Jesus Christ, the Lover of our souls, can bring complete healing after the trauma of abortion. And that is the truth for women AND for men. The ultimate expression of love only comes from our Father in heaven through His good and perfect gift of forgiveness.
“Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ—the Son of the Father—will continue to be with us who live in truth and love.” 2 John 1:3
This Father’s Day, choose to be an ambassador of grace, mercy, and peace. Learn more about the impact of abortion on men, by downloading the free e-book, “Fatherhood Aborted” and also check out the additional resources below.
By raising your awareness of the truth about men and abortion, you can be a life advocate to the men that you may encounter this Father’s Day. Men who are your brothers, your fathers, your friends.
• F riendship - you are a true friend
A ffection - you always display your love for me
T eacher - you have been and still are my best life teacher
H umor - you display and showed me the importance of laughter
E nthusiasm - your never discouraged, you always encouraged
R ole model - you are an example for me to follow!
• Dad thank you for all that you are and all that you have done.
• Father you are the best
You are better than the rest.
The best Dad through and through.
• Wishing you a Happy Fathers Day on this day, and wishing you happiness and sunshine for the coming year. Thanks for all you are and all you do.
I wish you blessings from above.
Happy Father's Day!
• Dad, there is a saying that goes like this: "Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a Dad!" You are that special man in my life, thanks Dad.
• Dad growing up I know there were times that I was a pain, and now that I have children I find that I am a pain to them, but the wisdom and the knowledge you gave me makes me appreciate the pain in a very happy way! Thanks Dad.
• You always worked so hard to provide for us.
You always made the time for us.
You have always encouraged and supported us.
And you are the best DAD to us!
Happy Father's Day!
• A Father like you is a gift from God. I give thanks for the blessing of you Dad!
• Dad, may your days be filled with the love you fill today.
• Today is your day. A day to celebrate and let you know how much you are appreciated and loved Dad!
• If I was to pick an example of what a good man and a great father looks like - I would definitely pick you!
• I can't express my gratitude enough for the encouragement you always give for the values you have taught me and for the love you give me each and every day.
• Every day you worked hard to provide and every day you showed me how much you cared. Your example has influenced my life, you are an amazing Father.
• When I had a problem I didn't know how to solve, I called Dad.
When I was upset and feeling down, I called Dad.
When I was broke and needed money, I called Dad.
When I felt the world was against me, I called Dad.
When something arose I didn't understand, I called Dad.
And, every time I called Dad, he always made me feel better.
Thanks for always being there Dad!
• The greatest gift, the most wonderful blessing in my life is having you as a Dad!
• As I grew, inspiration you gave me. An example to follow you were. Giggles you gave me when I sat upon your knee. And now that I am older I always know you are near.
• Words like,
I appreciate you,
I am thankful for you,
You are the best,
You are number one in my books,
None of those words can express my love for you Dad.
• I didn't get to choose who my Father would be, but I am so happy it was you! You are the best Dad anyone could ask for!
• We don't get to choose who our Fathers will be. But Dad let me tell you if I could choose you would be my Number 1 choice!
• There were times I drove you nuts. And there were times I made you proud. But today is the day to tell you Dad I appreciate you and all you do.
• D edicated you are
A wesome you be
D evotion you always give.
• I hope and pray that I will be as good as a Dad as you have been.
• Your are one of a kind,
You always helped when we were in a bind,
Dad you are inspiring and encouraging
We could ask for no better man than you.
• When I think of you Dad
It makes me feel glad
As I could not ask for
A better Dad like you that I adore.
• Father you have shown me love
You were sent to me from above
I am thankful for you
You keep our family together like glue.
• We all have heroes in our life, and you Dad, are mine. I love you!
• All your life you have put us kids first. Today is the day where we say you are number 1 Dad!
• You always gave me encouragement, and you gave me an example of how to live life. You cared, you shared, you laughed and consoled me. You are all that a child could hope for in a Father. I love you Dad.
• Words can never express my love and appreciation for you. I can't imagine my world without you as my Dad.
You are more important than money
Is that your day be filled with bliss.
• You are a remarkable man. For all you have done, for all that you do. May life be good to you my Dad - you deserve it.
• You are one of a kind
And you are mine
You are the best
Better than all the rest!
Happy Fathers Day Dad!
• You know you are always loved but on this Fathers Day I wanted to make sure you know how much you are appreciated and how much I look up to you! I could not have asked for a better Father.
Also find Father Quotes that you may share with your Dad.
Happy Fathers Day Wishes for Stepfather
• You may be officially my stepfather, but you are a Dad to me.
• For all the times I gave you a hard time, you always were there for me. Thank you for being the man you are.
• We had to conquer each step of learning to live as a family. But you have always been there for me. You have been more than a stepfather to me - you have been a Dad. Thank you
• Like the saying goes, "any man can be a father but it takes a special guy to be a Dad". You may not be my father by birth, but you sure are my Dad!
• I am not your natural child, but Step Dad you love me like I am. You will never know how much you mean to me.
• You have helped me take many steps, you have helped me up when I have stumbled. I'm so proud to call you my Step-Father. Love you lots!
Happy Fathers Day Wishes For Your Grandfather
• Gramps when I think of you, I think of the saying - "you put the grand in Grandfather."
• You are like a loveable teddy bear,
you are like a jolly Santa Claus.
You always care.
Thanks for always being there.
• Gramps you are like a second father to me. You are the best, I appreciate all that you do. Love you more than you can imagine.
• There is no other Grandfather I would choose.
You make me laugh when I feel blue.
You make me feel special in all I do.
Love you Grampie, yes I do.
• How blessed I am to have you as a Grandfather. Your support and encouragement over the years means more to me than you could ever realize. Love you Gramps!
Also, find Grandfather Quotes to share with your Gramps.
Happy Fathers Day Wishes For Someone Who Is Like A Father To You
• While you do not have the official title of being my Dad, you have all the characteristics of a great Father. Thank you for always caring and for your support over the years. You have made a difference in my life.
• There are Dads, there are Fathers, and they are special men. You my friend are a special man whose attitude towards life has influenced me and helped me overcome life's challenges. Thank you for being you. Words can't express my gratitude for having you in my life.
• You have been like a Dad to me. I feel blessed to have you in my life.
• Today I express my gratitude that you are part of our family. When you first entered our lives I had no idea of change our family would experience because of your love and influence. I hope you realize how important, how much we appreciate you, and how much you are loved.
Father Quotes
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Grandfather Quotes
We hope you have found the perfect Fathers Day wish to send to your Dad or to the man in your life that you have looked up to. The most important thing that you can give your Dad, your Stepdad, your Grandfather on this Fathers Day is your time!
Every man who helps to raise a child deserves recognition on Father's Day, whether he is a biological dad, a step-father, or a grandpa who has helped raise kids, or is just a regular, awesome grandpa.
Fathers are extremely important and therefore you must send the right Happy Father’s Day messages to let them know they are loved and appreciated.
Here are 40 Happy Father’s Day messages you can send to the dad’s in your life:
Happy Father's Day Messages For Your Dad
Want some ideas for Happy Father’s Day messages for your dad?
Here are 12 Happy Father's day messages guaranteed to put a smile on dad’s face:
I know being my dad must’ve been hard because I’m a handful, but thanks for sticking around and putting up with me. I love you
No matter how tall I’ve grown and how old I get, I’ll always look up to you. Happy Father’s Day Dad.
You are hands down the coolest dad on the block! Thanks for the guaranteed bragging rights for my entire childhood!
Having a father as amazing as you is something that happens by luck, it isn’t something that I could have earned, but I'll make sure to be grateful for it every single day, especially today. Happy Father's Day Dad!
Dad, throughout my life and up to this very day you have been one of the few persons I can always count on. I can never repay you, but I promise to be a good son to you always, and an amazing father when my time comes.
You are my role model, support and my hero. I could have never become the man I am today without you. Thanks for everything
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As I get older, I realize how much you have impacted my life and helped to make me the strong, independent woman I am today. Dad, you are truly the best. Enjoy your day!
To the Number One Dad In The World: Happy Father's Day. I hope this day and all other days will be full of happiness, love, and laughter.
Someone said that a woman’s dad is her first hero and her first love. They were absolutely right. Happy Father’s Day Dad!
I feel like I’m the luckiest girl in the world because I have a dad like you. No one could ever compare. I love you.
I hate that I'm so far away but I'm wishing you all the love and happiness this world has to offer on this Father's Day. I love you, dad.
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Whenever I need advice, or just someone who will listen, I know I can turn to you. That means a lot to me and I hope one day you will see how much you matter to me
Happy Father’s Day Messages For Your Husband
If you have had children with your husband, you should let him know his role as a father is appreciated.
Here are 12 Happy Father’s Day messages you can send to your husband:
To our kids you are superman, and I’m proud to be your Lois Lane. Happy Father’s Day.
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The kids and I love you so much! You are the best dad in the world. Happy Father’s Day my love.
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Happy Father’s Day to the man I call husband and the father of my child. I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated.
I don’t know how I would raise these kids without you. Your efforts never go unnoticed and by the time we are done showering you with love today, there can be no doubt about how much you mean to us!
I love having you as a husband, and the only thing that can top that is having you as the father of my children. Every time I see you interact with them, I am reminded that I made the right choice. Happy Father's Day, with love.
To greatest husband and father in the world: Thank you for being you. Everything you do for me and the kids means so much to us.
I thought that marrying you was the best thing I could have done with my life, but when I saw you hold our baby for the first time, I was blown away. Happy Father’s Day my love!
When I hear our son say he wants to be like you when he grows up, I fill with joy and am moved to tears. It goes to show that you are an amazing father and I am so happy to call you my husband.
To me, our family is my greatest treasure. And you, my love, are among the rarest jewels. Happy Father's Day!
No matter how much we fight, or how tired and miserable we get from working all day, I know you will always come home and be the man our children love and admire. Thank you!
Knowing I have you in my corner is the greatest feeling ever, and I’m sure our kids feel the same. Keep being our rock and our support system and we will keep loving you for the rest of our lives.
Every time I look at our children, I see our love. I see how lucky I am and I am so proud of all that we have. You are more than a husband and a father; you are a blessing. Happy Father's Day!
For Your Grandpa
In case you didn’t notice, grandpas are also fathers and deserve recognition.
Here are 8 Happy Father’s Day messages you can send to your grandpa on Father's Day:
Having someone like you in our family has been grand (ha-ha). Happy Father’s Day Grandpa!
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Of all the things in my life I have to be grateful for, you are at the top of the list. My life would have never been the same without you.
Happy Father’s day to the best Grandpa in the world! You have been my guide and all I can wish is that your day is filled with love, laughter, and joy!
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I am so lucky to have had someone as wise and as supportive as you as my grandfather. You are one of my biggest role models and I will continue to be a grandson you will always be proud of.
Though your wardrobe is out of style, your love, sense of humor and guidance will always be ahead of the times. Happy Father’s Day Gramps!
Someone said that only the best fathers get promoted to Grandfathers and I don’t doubt that for a minute! You always have the best advice, and you always know what to say. How did I get so lucky?
Father's Day isn't just for dad. It is also for the man who made him who he is today. Your dedication and constant love and support are unrivaled, and I can't thank you enough in one day. I'll just have to spend the rest of my life showing you how much you are loved and appreciated.
Messages For Your Step Father
Step-fathers should not be left out on Father's Day. After all, they have an important role in your life and should be loved and respected for it.
Here are 8 Happy Father's Day messages for stepfathers:
Thank you for stepping in and being someone, the kids can look up to and admire. Happy Father’s Day!
We appreciate everything you've done for the family and we're so glad that you decided to become a part of it. Happy Father's Day to the best stepdad in the world!
Being a step-father is a big decision and it takes a real man to step up and accept such a responsibility. You have proven time and time again that the strongest bonds are not from blood, but from genuine love and acceptance. Thank you for everything you’ve done and will continue to do. Love, Michelle.
To me, you are more than my mother’s husband. You are a friend, a teacher, and an amazing father. Happy Father’s Day Kevin!
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I saw a post online that said ‘It's not about who was there in the beginning, it’s about who stays there until the end’ and automatically I thought of you. You’ve been in my life for a few years now and have made such a huge impact on me and my siblings. We are forever grateful.
Just because there is no such thing and ‘stepfather’s day’, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get the recognition you deserve. Thank you for being a strong role model and friend throughout the years, and most importantly thank you for making my mom happy.
Though we are not related by blood, our bond is still strong, and special to us. You have shown me what it means to be a real man and what it takes to become a father, thank you.
Happy Father's Day to the best stepfather in the world! You have been with my family through thick and thin and you have always kept me on the right path. I am so happy you married my mom.
Who will you be sending these Happy Father’s Day messages to? Whoever it is, it is guaranteed that he will feel loved, appreciated and respected!