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Yesterday was Father's Day here, it saw Sue picked me up and we went to the cemetery meeting up with Dave & Leigh with Liarna and her boyfriend, Sandy with Temika and her boyfriend, Denni and a friend and Skylar. It was great everyone being there except for Jeannie who as usual didn’t attend.
Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated on the first Sunday
in September, marking the beginning of spring and giving families a chance to
spend time together as the weather starts to warm. It is a day to recognise
dads, grandfathers, stepfathers, careers and other father figures who support,
guide and encourage the people around them.
Across Australia, families often celebrate with breakfast in
bed, handmade cards, small gifts, a barbecue, a walk outdoors, or simply a
phone call to say thank you. While Father’s Day is not a public holiday, it
remains an important occasion for showing appreciation in personal and
meaningful ways.
Historically, Father’s Day in Australia appears to have
first been recognised in the early 1930s. The first recorded celebration took
place in Melbourne in April 1930, although it took some time before the
occasion became a regular national tradition.
More than anything, Father’s Day is about gratitude. It is a
reminder to pause and acknowledge the everyday efforts, quiet sacrifices and
steady presence of the people who help shape our lives.
Happy Father’s Day to My Beloved Husband
My dearest husband, Tim
On this Father’s Day, I thank God for the blessing of you —
my husband, my partner, and the loving father you have been through the years.
For 41 years, we have walked this journey together, held by God’s grace,
strengthened by faith, and blessed with a love that has grown deeper through
every season.
I am grateful for your steady heart, your prayers, your
sacrifices, and the way you have cared for our family with love, patience, and
strength. Your life has been a reflection of God’s goodness, and I honour you
today for the man of faith, husband, and father that you are.
May the Lord continue to bless you, keep you, guide your
steps, and fill your heart with peace. May He reward you for all the love you
have given and surround you with the joy you so richly deserve.
Happy Father’s Day, my love. After 41 wonderful years, I
still thank God for you every day.
With all my love,
Your wife Jo-Anne
Nice post about Father's Day, Jo-Anne.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteWhat a thoughtful note to your husband.
ReplyDeleteThanks he liked it
DeleteFather's Day around here usually involves a barbecue. Years ago it always included a tie to wear to church.
ReplyDeleteI expect my brother would do a BBQ on Father's Day
DeleteThat is very interesting. I did not know that. That is a beautiful note you wrote to him. Happy Father's Day to Tim.
ReplyDeleteThanks I am pleased you found it interesting
DeleteWhat a great message! Happy Father's day to Tim!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteJo-Anne, your blog has given me such a wonderful appreciation for the ways that Australians celebrate/observe Father's Day. I enjoyed reading this very much and I am grateful to you for sharing that beautiful and loving letter you wrote to Tim. I think he surely felt honored as ell as loved. XXXX
ReplyDeleteI am pleased you liked the post, Tim did like the card which also pleased me
DeleteIt's fun to see how the dates are different for these occasions in different parts of the world. Our Father's Day is in June, at the very beginning of summer, and BBQ's are usually a part of it. I hope your Tim enjoyed the day. A man who is a good father is a gift.
ReplyDeleteYeah different countries celebrate things on different days, Tim was always a good father just like my dad was
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