Happy Fathers Day!

The Photo is of Michael and Macie's first Father's Day 6/2006

A man walks through the double doors.

His eyes tell quite a story.

Although he has grown weary

He still gives God the glory

His child lives within in these walls

As many other children do

Look high upon the sign, you'll see

That is says .... PICU

The nurses nod as he walks in

And sets down all his things

Although he knows what to expect

Somehow it always stings

He bends to kiss his sleeping child

His hands stroke soft hair

And everyday the nurses can hear

This fathers prayer

Lord please watch my child today

And let her know your here

Give her strength so she can fight

And calm her every fear

Wrap your arms around her

The way I wish I could

Remind her just how much she is loved

Remind her life is good

I feel so very helpless

Not sure what I can do

I cannot even comprehend

The things that she's been through

Give me strength to fight for her
And help me understand

Help me accept your perfect will

No matter what the plan

Lord, I know you'll answer me

And yes, I know you care

Thanks again for hearing

One father's heartfelt prayer

If someone stopped to ask him

Are things alright?

He'd feel no need to mention

He didn't sleep all night

If we were given just a glimpse

If you could see in part

What thoughts and hopes are here to find

Within this father's Heart?

A father speaks........

My child has a heart defect

It's "my job" to be strong

And tell my wife things will be fine

(And pray I not wrong)

And still the bills need to get paid

And things need to be done

And it's so hard just sitting here

"I want to hold my daughter"

I lean down as I watch her breathe

"Keep fighting is my plea"

I thought I'd teach you to be brave

But you have taught me

I hear the beeping of machines

(They help my child live)

I wish that I could take her place

(There's nothing I wouldn't give)

To have the faith and strength I need

To hold back all my tears

To say I know she'll be okay

Despite all my fears

I'll only loose composure

When no one's here to see

I will be the "strong" one

As I'm supposed to be

I cannot change God's plan for her

But I can hope and pray

A daddy needs to cry sometimes

And God Must see right through

That "tough daddy exterior"

For he's a daddy too.

~Stephanie Husted ( A heart transplant mom)

Happy 3rd Father's Day Mike! Your an amazing father.

And to our fathers Albert and John Thank you for being Dad.