Susan LaffertyPhrases from other cultures land in our sentences and frequent our conversations.
One of those? “Same same, but different.”
We are the same. But different.
In our trek across oceans and sojourns in other lands, we see this.
Face to face. While talking about family. Life. Hopes. Dreams. Pain. Struggle.
Same same, but different.
Abundance.
Trees in spring. Blooms appearing overnight.
Colors. Soft and brilliant.
Then, breezes sweep through. And blossoms fill the air.
Abundance scattered. Beauty all around.
Celebrate fathers taking their role seriously. Not perfect, but present.
Growing in understanding their children. Practicing faithfulness and courage.
Celebrate fathers who seek the Lord for wisdom instead of giving up.
Who say or demonstrate, “I love you.”
Freely. Without condition.
