Love. Dedication. Hardworking. (A bit goofy). Poet. These are the words I think of when I think of my own father. He was hard working grocery store manager, a dedicated husband, and veteran of WWII - a bit of a show off - with the heart of a poet.
Fathers around the world like my father, George, support their families, care for their children and give everything they have for their families and spouses. They sacrifice much to ensure that their children will be able to achieve to their abilities.
Dr. Brian Medernach, a mission doctor serving in Peru, and a father to young Charlie, wrote a beautiful blog post for Father’s day that I want to share.
All Mission Doctors sacrifice their efforts, their time, resources and comfort. This Father's Day please join me in remembering and holding up in prayer our Mission Doctor fathers who have served, and who are serving around the world today. May our loving Father be their strength, may St. Joseph be their model, and may they be rewarded for all they do for their children.
PS - In the Newsletter that will be coming out in July 1st - I invite you to read another article by Brian about the tremendous dedication of a father on the Napo river who paddled 6 hours to bring his critically ill son to Santa Clotilde Mission
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