Parenthood is a phase in one's life that we will go through although it's a choice, not a must, not everyone on earth wants to become a parent. Being a parent requires a lot more than what we just say with our mouths. Being a parent requires taking up lots of responsibilities. Sometimes I will sit and observe my parents and pity the way they struggle just to make sure I and my siblings and are okay. My father is one kind of workaholic, that man can go extra mile for his family just to make sure we are comfortable, sometimes I wish I can just get rich suddenly and stop struggling but everything in life has its own appointed time. Parenting is not one man's job, it should be done by the father and the mother. It is a difficult task because bringing up a child in a godly way in this present generation is somehow breathtaking.
Proper parenting requires sacrifices and that is exactly what my father has done in these past years. Today my father clocks a year older and we had a little party for him just to appreciate him for all he has done for his family.
Meet my father, my first love, the only man that understands me when I didn't utter a word. He has been my role model because he is a man of principles, he believed in what is right, and ever since I have known him he has never given his family any reason to doubt his sincerity. My father is a pastor with strict disciplinary skills, a lot of his friends gave testimonies about him today and I was amazed even though I know what he is capable of doing but yet I was surprised by the so much love he received and the lives he has touched positively. I never had reasons to regret being his daughter because even when we had nothing then he never sold his integrity and he always hammer to our hearings that a good name is better than silver and gold.
My father has always been my mentor, my confidant, my gist partner, and my best friend, he always takes his time to relate well with his children. He shares experiences of life with us and makes sure we are not lacking anything despite being a man of God he faces the reality of life and I can proudly say my father is a great teacher. He is a businessman with lots of acquaintances but I can proudly say none of them as a bad report about him. Living a worthy life is being a good leader leading by example for the followers to emulate. He has been a source of joy for anyone that comes his way although he has his shortcomings I can say he is perfect in his way. He was so happy today because he never expected the surprise he got but am glad he was able to express his gratitude to everyone present and it shows how happy he was.
This was getting ready for his party, although it wasn't a big one, just his friends were present but it indeed make him happy, he was glad his children could celebrate with him and that is the joy of every parent. Having the grace of becoming a parent is the best feeling ever.
It all ended with prayers, cutting of the cake, and merriment. A great man was celebrated today and that made me proud of the fact that I was able to be part of my father's joy, there is nothing as good as being a child that knows the value of parents. I celebrated my father today for being the best father in the world, never take your parents for granted they are everything you need to live a fulfilled life.
