Fathers come in all shapes, sizes, ages and temperaments. Some people have the best stories about their dads, and they tell them with joy and even tears. The father who is an example should be celebrated and honored. Sometimes when we read a book about Fatherhood we see some important things we missed out on because our dad was different. Maybe for others you don’t need to read a book to know your father was absent, abusive or missing when you grew up. The pain of our childhood is real and it carries on into our adult lives. For you, perhaps Father’s Day is not so joyful because of the bad memories. How do we get beyond the pain and memories if our father was in the second group described? It starts with finding something good. Was your dad a hard worker? Did he serve his country as a soldier? Did he overcome a great obstacle in his life to do as good as he did? Sometimes we focus on what was missing and we forget what was good. What if your father was missing completely? Where there other men who stood out to you by taking special interest in you and being there for you? Overcome the sorrow by taking time to honor your father or the man who stepped up for you. Remember the good things that came into your life through them and tell that memory with joy to someone today. It will bring healing to your heart.