21 years old.
Every year, on my sons' birthdays, I record a video message for them and share it here with a prayer.
This year is particularly special because my son has reached his 21st birthday — a milestone that deserves to be recognised and celebrated.
Whatever circumstances life has brought, whatever distance or separation there may have been, one thing has never changed:
I am his Dad, and I love my son.
This is my message to him on his 21st birthday.
My 21st birthday message to my son — Love Dad.
A Father's Prayer for His Son
I was tempted, I was troubled, anxious and afraid,
but suddenly the cloud was lifted, someone must have prayed!
I was lost uncertain of the choice that should be made,
then all at once I knew the answer, someone must have prayed!
Prayer changes things in ways we do not understand....
Through the pressures of events there comes a hidden hand....
Providential circumstances work mysteriously,
something saves me from DISASTER and CATASTROPHE....
For at the mould of my need I feel that help is nigh,
I am led I know not how, I am blessed I know not why....
For in my crisis unseen powers hasten to my aid,
and when this is all over I will say,
someone must have prayed....
Patience is my virtue,
Patience is my strength,
Patience shall deliver me into thy kingdom of thy God,
with my sons, standing either side of me....
"Lord hear my prayer!"
"Amen!"
To My Son's
Remember our little chats, Boys.
No matter how many birthdays pass, no matter how much time goes by, a father's love for his son does not simply disappear.
Today you are 21.
I hope you know that you are loved, that you are remembered, and that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Happy 21st Birthday, Son.
Love you.
#LoveFromDad
This is one of the personal stories behind Fatherless Britain — a father's continuing journey through separation, fatherhood, faith and hope.
“Remember our little chats Boys, love you... #LoveFromDad”
P's, "Oh and, obviously I don't know if you'll even see this but if ya do, l know it was last week but for some reason I was just finding it difficult this year."
Love Dad
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