Heavenly Father of All,
We thank you for
the gift of Fathers.

For Fathers, who dangle little
ones on their knees and teach
boys and girls to be young
men and young ladies.

For Fathers, who are proud and
secretly shed a tear when a child
graduates, marries or just does
something that touches his heart.

For Fathers, who are now called
Grandfathers and are as lenient
with their grandchildren as they
were strict with their own children.

For Fathers, who even though they
are no longer with us, have left
a legacy that guides us today.