Happy Father’s Day to an Angel Father

As you may or may not know, my husband is an angel father. We lost our son when I was just shy of 20 weeks pregnant—one week before my husband’s 27th birthday. Today, I simply want to take the time to wish my husband a Happy Father’s Day.

I commend him for everything he does. Through all the tragedy and struggles, he stood by me. We continue to grow together, and we continue to have each other’s backs. We’ve faced adversity before, but nothing compares to losing a child. I never knew my heart could hurt this much. After my loss, I’ve changed so much as a person and have learned to appreciate the smaller things in life.

Today, my hubby woke up in a good mood, and that made me happy. Holidays like Father’s Day and Mother’s Day can be hit or miss for us emotionally. Every holiday after our loss is tough, because I can’t help but think about what life would’ve been like if our baby boy were still here. But as long as we have each other, I know everything will be okay.

Life is good right now. I feel good knowing that my husband is okay on Father’s Day. I constantly remind myself to take things day by day—to live in the now and stop living in the past or the future. At the end of the day, it all comes down to appreciating life and the blessings around us.

This Father’s Day is especially meaningful because my husband is doing a good deed for someone else today. I can’t speak on it just yet, but soon you’ll find out what we did on this Father’s Day. His actions show his true character—always putting others first.

Happy Father’s Day.

Honoring the Fathers in My Life

Today, I also want to wish all fathers a Happy Father’s Day. I am truly blessed to have three fathers in my life.

My biological father has been there for me since the day I was born. Even though my parents divorced, he did the best he could for me. They co-parented beautifully and are still friends to this day.

My second father is my stepfather. He has been in my life since I was about six or seven years old and raised me as if I were one of his own. I truly respect him for the way he loves and takes care of my mother.

My third father is my older sister’s father. He also helped raise me and cared for me as one of his own. I love all three of them dearly, and I am incredibly blessed to have them in my life.

Again—Happy Father’s Day!!!

Love,
Mrs. Goodwin