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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
An ode to the unsung hero in your life
Bedtime stories, tucking you in, checking for monsters under the bed; they are your first superheroes, they make you feel safe. He is the provider, a role model and a teacher. His care and protection remain as pillars of strength throughout your lives. Father’s day marks an occasion to recognise the love and care that dad’s express when they teach their child to ride a bike, cheer at their high school game, when they remind that setbacks are only temporary. Fatherhood is one of the toughest jobs ever: you are moulding your child into the person they will grow up to be.
The incredible bond between a father and his child starts with those early summer camps, the first game of football in the backyard, the first life lesson. His strong, unspoken love teaches you to grow up into a passionate, headstrong and fearless person. These unflinching strong figures in our lives reminds us of the times they have been around to pick us up when we fall down. They are wise, loving and know when to put their foot down. Fathers are the decision makers, the ones who lead the way. And the greatest gift they give you in life is their belief and support in the decisions you take because when they don’t have your hand, they have your back.
A father is a person whom you turn to when everything else around you fails. Even when the world around you comes crumbling down, you know that he will be there, to soothe your wounds, to be your support and strengthen you. Those thoughtful conversations about love, life and career, when fathers aren’t trying to teach a lesson, those moments have shaped you into the person you are today. It is only when you leave him and step back, you realise the value of his greatness.
A child’s relationship with a father matures as the child grows up, from little trips to the playground to the day when the child decides to explore the world. Their constant battle, the natural push-and-pull tension between wanting what is best for their child and allowing them to discover the world around them on their own, is what makes a man a father.
It might seem like another Hallmark-inspired day, but it is more than just gifting your dad a card or finding the perfect necktie for him. It is a day to honour the first man in your life.
An ode to the unsung hero in your life Bedtime stories, tucking you in, checking for monsters under the bed; they are your first superheroes, they make you feel safe. He is the provider, a role model and a teacher. His care and protection remain as pillars of strength throughout your lives....
An ode to the unsung hero in your life
Bedtime stories, tucking you in, checking for monsters under the bed; they are your first superheroes, they make you feel safe. He is the provider, a role model and a teacher. His care and protection remain as pillars of strength throughout your lives. Father’s day marks an occasion to recognise the love and care that dad’s express when they teach their child to ride a bike, cheer at their high school game, when they remind that setbacks are only temporary. Fatherhood is one of the toughest jobs ever: you are moulding your child into the person they will grow up to be.
The incredible bond between a father and his child starts with those early summer camps, the first game of football in the backyard, the first life lesson. His strong, unspoken love teaches you to grow up into a passionate, headstrong and fearless person. These unflinching strong figures in our lives reminds us of the times they have been around to pick us up when we fall down. They are wise, loving and know when to put their foot down. Fathers are the decision makers, the ones who lead the way. And the greatest gift they give you in life is their belief and support in the decisions you take because when they don’t have your hand, they have your back.
A father is a person whom you turn to when everything else around you fails. Even when the world around you comes crumbling down, you know that he will be there, to soothe your wounds, to be your support and strengthen you. Those thoughtful conversations about love, life and career, when fathers aren’t trying to teach a lesson, those moments have shaped you into the person you are today. It is only when you leave him and step back, you realise the value of his greatness.
A child’s relationship with a father matures as the child grows up, from little trips to the playground to the day when the child decides to explore the world. Their constant battle, the natural push-and-pull tension between wanting what is best for their child and allowing them to discover the world around them on their own, is what makes a man a father.
It might seem like another Hallmark-inspired day, but it is more than just gifting your dad a card or finding the perfect necktie for him. It is a day to honour the first man in your life.
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