I have wanted to write this post for some time now but waited till Fathers Day so that I can make it a tribute to a wonderful father as well!
I always get to my parties early to greet my guest as they arrive. I love to listen to the guest talk openly among there friends about
their lives. Over the past 3 years and many parties of listening, I could write a book about what women really think about men! Most men would die from a crushed ego if they knew what the little lady tells her friends about him! I sometimes wish a guest wouldn't book a party so that I don't have to meet the
monster she tells her friends she lives with. Then I remind myself that people always tell the worst of people as that is what others love to hear. How boring would a party be if all the guest told about the loving husband that cooks, cleans and worships her on top of it all? Oh no, they want the good stuff like the bum that leaves his socks on the living room floor
etc...
I however; know a true test to what kind of a man he is, his children! It takes children years to learn to lie well. Just ask them about dad and watch
their eyes. They might say good things but turn there head away from you, not good! I know all men are not bad so let me tell you about a good man from
[company].
The first time I met this man he was very busy working hard but took time to greet me when he could see I looked lost. I had the wrong time and bad directions that day making me late. He was friendly and kind letting me feel at home in a strange new place.
The next time I met him, I was early for a meeting about two weeks later. He pulled up to the door and unloaded many boxes and bags for his wife. After the exchange of more welcoming words, he told me his wife would be there soon after he got home to watch the kids. Soon after he departed, she arrived.
I was even more impressed with him than before. At most of my parties I hear about what husbands won't do. Here was a loving dad and husband that is unloading all the heavy boxes for his wife before he goes home to care for the children. What a man! I knew then that I had judged him well at my first impression, he was a good man! I call him a man of
[company] and not man in [company] because he is the
help-mate of a [company] leader.
His first name is Wade. I think that his last name is Smith, however; he is so friendly and informal that last names are not important. Wade is the husband of our beloved SRVP Beth Vesco-Smith. He is a hard working man that is at most of our regional meetings doing all he can to be of help to his wife. For the unit meetings, Wade often arrives early to unload supplies for Beth. Sometimes he has the children with him. In his care, the children
are happy and joyful. You only find this around men that are outstanding dads as well. Never asking for mom, these loving children know that all is well being with him.
One day after a regional meeting I splurged and went to a restaurant with many other
[company] friends. After tending to business, Beth joined us. We were there some time before Wade arrived with
their child. I remember it well as they entered holding hands. A happy little child
holding the hand of a loving dad. You can tell that this well adjusted child is loved equally by mom and dad. Wade is a special man, he is a true dad!
In a time when many men are not supportive of there wives and their business ventures, I look up to Wade and many like him. To be a good dad for your children, I think you must love and support
their mom! I know of a few good men and dads of [company]. At regional meetings we have a few loving and supportive men at there wives side. In fact, one of them drives his wife to Ohio from out of state the night before the regional meetings.
When calling my own SRVP Lorraine Ricca of KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT, I have left messages with her husband. These men are team players
on the [company] team. Without them some of you would have a hard time running your leadership team. I'm overjoyed to see a few good men beating the odds and giving us all someone to look up to.
Men like Wade are going the extra mile by supporting our
[company] team as well as
their wives. I am the first to admit that Wade and all the other men of [company]
like him, are the exception and not the rule. For these men I am thankful. This week if you know of any men of
[company], take the time to thank them. It can be a lot of work with little pay for them. It is men like them that are a dream player as well. Find a man that believes
in your dream and is willing to do all he can to support you and you have found a true man!
To all the dads that watch the children as mom is out working, God bless you. It is your love and commitment that makes you a very special man among all the others. Thank you for giving the world your time in shaping our future. We all need more men like you.
Wade, my dear friend; I love, admire and respect you! You hold in your care 3 of God's greatest treasures. Not many men these days could God trust with so much, yet you handle it so well. You are a blessing to many as you work so hard. You without knowing it are a shining light in the Star Gazers Region! I'm so thankful for the example you set. Of all the riches your family will have in there lifetime, you will always be the greatest.
Happy Fathers Day! Hank |
