For Father’s Day

This is Ron with your Motivational Message, wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day:

A father is one of the most important roles that a man can fulfill.  The responsibility a father has can be overwhelming (i.e. acting as a provider, protector, educator and disciplinarian) however the impact on a child’s life is enormous. 

My father, Ron C. Heagy Sr., was a bit hard on me when I was young.  When he became a Christian his rough edges seemed to smooth out.  He learned a tremendous amount about being a better father through his study of the Bible.  Growing up, I don’t recall him telling me that he loved me until after I broke my neck.  I remember that I was feeling down and overwhelmed by the thought that I wouldn’t amount to much.  One day I decided that I would try to drown myself in the shower.  Moments later my dad was helping me cough up the water.  When he asked me what I was doing I told him that I felt like I was such a burden to my family.  At that moment my dad pulled my head against his chest and told me that I was not a burden and that he loved me.  Now 31 years later, my father and I still say “I love you” to one another on a regular basis. 

Dad and Roni

I just want to thank my dad for being such a wonderful man.  I want to thank you Dad, for not once complaining about my physical needs, and more importantly for demonstrating your love through actions and words.

 The strongest words that I can think of are the words I love you, particularly from the heart of a father.  I have learned, by my father’s example, to consistently tell my wife, my daughters, family and friends “I love you.”  Today I encourage you to pass on a little more love to others.  Don’t miss an opportunity to tell someone that you love them.  My daughters and I made a fun little video just for you for Father’s Day—we hope you enjoy it:

 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WvASHAhdEQ

To your inspiration,

Ron

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