An Open Letter To The Absent Dad Who Made My Husband A Better Father
You are my husband’s biological father. You helped create him but you did nothing more than that. You weren’t there for the early mornings and late nights. You weren’t there…
You are my husband's biological father. You helped create him but you did nothing more than that.
You weren't there for the early mornings and late nights. You weren't there to coach his little league... teach him to throw a ball be a gentleman or tie a tie.
Though my husband didn't have you to teach him how to be a dad or a husband you should know, he has done both jobs flawlessly. Live and learn.
He wasn't able to celebrate you on Father's Day... it was probably a sad day for him. But know that he is celebrated in the most special way on Father's Day and every day.
You may have made him feel 'not good enough' but know that our sons make him feel like a hero. Their hero.
The coaching, the teaching, the life lessons, he does it all.
And that's the part that I find most interesting. That though you were never there to teach him he still knew what to do and how to do it the very best.
Wherever you are, however, you are, I am not mad at you.
He is who he is because of you leaving. He is an independent man because of you leaving and he knew exactly who he didn't want to be because of you leaving.
I want you to know that your missing from his life was a twisted blessing.
He knew how his mom felt doing it on her own, he knew how he felt missing you and wondering why you left and he knew from a young age that nobody he loved would ever feel that way!
Because wherever you are I know it is truly your loss that you didn't have the honor of raising an incredible man.
I watch him every single day be the dad that he never had.
You aren't here and never have been but I want to thank you for that.
Yes, my family and I may carry your name but it's our name now and the name has a whole new meaning.
7 Las Vegas Restaurant Specials To Treat Dad For Father’s Day
Happy Father's Day To Dad
Dads are an important part of a child's life as they help shape them into the person they become as adults. Dads have a lot of responsibilities and the job is not an easy task. Some dads are raising their kids with their spouses where some are raising them on their own. Some dads are raising their spouses kids and some have just sent their kids off to college. No matter what stage in fatherhood you're in, Happy Father's Day!
Some dads are not present and that's where we show appreciation to the moms who have stepped up in their places. We want to thank the uncles, teachers, coaches and men who have filled that fatherly role for many young ones while growing up.
Ann Geddes once said, "Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to become a dad." Be a dad that stands out amongst the fathers.
Dads who listen, give advice and teach from experience are important for a healthy father-child relationship. Dads are to help their children with the fundamental building blocks of life. Showing compassion, giving unconditional love and honest support are just some of the attributes that fall under dad duty. Dad's also have the responsibility to show their kids how to be self-sustainable on their own. Dads help with cooking, cleaning, riding a bike, tying a tie and much much more.
Las Vegas is a city that wants to show appreciation for the dads who help provide for their families. Dads and father figures don't always get the love they should after all that they give.
So, we want dad to feel special this upcoming Father's Day with restaurants in Las Vegas honoring dad! Check out the eateries below with Father's Day specials and more.
Hash House A Go Go
Participating Locations:
6800 W Sahara
10810 W. Charleston
LINQ
PLaza Hotel & Casino
555 N Stephanie
Osteria Fiorella
Address: 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89135
Osteria Fiorella: June 18 Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Menu Includes:
T-Bones Chophouse
Address: 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89135
Menu Includes: June 18 Dinner 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saffron, The Vegetarian Eatery
Address: 3545 S. Decatur Blvd. Ste. A, Las Vega, Nevada 89103
Their food menu can be found on their website.
Echo & Rig
Address: 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Unit 120 Las Vegas. Nevada, 89145
Uncle Nearest 1884 Collaboration
Father's Day Drink Specials
A portion from each drink purchase will help Three Square Food Bank Las Vegas)
They have their normal menu for Sunday which could pair nicely with either drink.
Honey Salt
Address: 1031 S Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89145
Brunch & Dinner Specials:
Brunch: Dad's Breakfast Grinder - Bacon, chorizo relish, egg, fried onions, toasted hoagie roll and potato chips
Dinner: 16oz Ribeye - beer butter roasted desert moon mushrooms, baked potato with fixins'
Dessert: Root Beer Float
Yardbird Las Vegas
Address:
Menu Includes:
Mixed Grill - House spicy fennel andouille, Pit-Smoked burnt ends, lacquered chicken haunch and St. Louis ribs
