Here's to you, dad

Man oh man are fathers important! I am so grateful that I grew up with one.
My father has always been the main provider in my family. He has always been my example of a hard worker. He has never let big, or small, things get in the way of providing for his family. He has not only been a provider financially, but he has provided for my family spiritually and emotionally. I have always been attached to my dad. He was always there to offer me advice, hugs, and his unconditional love. I can not imagine my life without my father. My mother is very important to me as well, but my father was able to give the protective kind of love. It is something I am glad I didn't grow up without.

It makes no sense to me when people say a father figure isn't necessary in a child's life. That is not true. He may not be necessary to be a financial provider. But he IS needed for the emotional aspect. Fathers, just like mothers, have a special bond and connection with their children. Only fathers have the ability to fulfill certain needs. If we cut them out of the picture completely, there is no way, not even with all of the love a mother has, the need of a protective father figure can be met.

Oh, and here's a couple pictures of my amazing dad! 

So. Much. Pressure.

I like to think my picture sums it up! Come to think of it, we never see stress like this. 

It usually looks like this

So many things to process, so many emotions, so many outcomes. It's so hard to figure it all out. 

So why do people say. "Stress is a good thing!"?

Let's talk it out and get some logic behind this saying.

For me, stress keeps me going. It usually comes with school. When I have an assignment due and I don't really know how to do it, I turn to different things. First, my notes, then the book, and when I come to class, my teacher, and lastly some classmates. Now that I have help from 4 other resources I feel more confident about my assignment. So what does stress from homework have to do with families?

Think about it,  you have a problem, big or small, you turn to different resources for reassurance. Who are the people that know you the most? Your family. Sometimes it's hard to go to them because the situation is not a comfortable one to talk about. But you were given a family to go to in times of stress. You were given a family to relay upon. Only your family can truly help you through the hardest times of your life. And you know that they won't judge you in anyway, shape, or form. So, stress is a good thing. In these stressful situations, you come to your family for support and comfort. Stress helps bring our family together.