on father's day

Loving and ever present God,
From even before our births you have known us and loved us
You might even say you loved us into being.
And then you did something astounding,
You gave us human parents to love us,
To hug us and kiss us and teach us and even scold us
To help us grow and learn to know of your great love first hand.
Words can’t quite express my appreciation for the gift of my mother and father
Even if they have driven me crazy at different points over the years
I know that it was all done in love and I love them so in return.
And so I just say to you my creator and friend these simple words.
Thank You.