My Father’s Hats
By: Rebecca Yates
6/20/10
My father wears many “hats”
Each with a specific role to play
Bearing unique qualities
All blessing his children with love
“Soldier Hat”
Strong and brave to serve others
Emulating a love of country
Understanding the sacrifice of others for freedom
“Teacher Hat”
Instructing with silent and outspoken words
Exemplifying principles of truth and love
Directing with a simple 3 things
“Ball Cap”
Cheerleading in all seasons, events and games
Whispering and shouting words of encouragement
Constant to his eternal view of true potential
“Construction Hat”
Building playful toys and memories with care
Forming a forever family
Through binding temple covenants
“Vacation Hat”
Creating dreams and fantasies into realities
Making lifelong family memories
Inventing a time capsule of love and laughter
“Friendship Hat”
Never to old or tired to play make-believe
Ever ready to listen and counsel
A confidant to trust and rely on
“Doctor Hat”
Healing internal and external wounds
Strengthening and mending broken hearts
With comfort, care, and love
“Priesthood Hat”
Leading patriarch of our family
Guiding all together to our eternal home
Offering blessings here, now, always
Dad, thanks for all the “hats” you wear
Each emulate your divine, eternal love for me
I love you!
Happy Father’s Day
My Husband’s Hands
By: Rebecca Yates
6/20/10
My life is blessed with loving hands
Expressions of affection each day
Giving warmth and protection
Holding hands
Lead me through physical and spiritual storms
Guiding me heaven bound with love
Walking beside me each step of the way
Hugging hands
Wrap around me
Embracing me with love and encouragement
Blessing me with a place to always call “home”
Serving hands
Attend to daily tasks, seen and unseen
Evidence of unconditional love
A messenger of God’s mercies, miracles, angels
Priesthood hands
Rest tenderly upon my head
Blessing me with God’s power
Of healing, guidance, comfort, and love
Eternal hands
Clasped in the patriarchal grip
Remind me of our temple covenants and blessings
Binding our forever family
I am so grateful for these loving hands
To bless my life throughout eternity
To hold along the path of life
Leading me heaven bound with love
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