06/17/2026
Some dates stay with us because they changed who we became.
Today marks 24 years since I became a father. It is not Father’s Day yet here, but in the land where my sons were born, Father’s Day is always June 17th.
This quote feels especially meaningful today:
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” ~ Unknown
I think of my own father, who never held me back. Years later, I learned he was the one who insisted I should be allowed to go to New York City at 18 to pursue my dream of becoming a ballet dancer.
That kind of love becomes part of the family story.
Photos help us remember those moments, but the story behind the photo is what carries the meaning forward.
Do you have a favorite photo of your father, grandfather, or someone who guided you?