Happy Father's Day!!



Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Sigma Upsilon Lansing Graduate Chapter

On Father's Day, I had the great opportunity to be a part of the Omega Psi Phi Father's Day Picnic.  This indeed was a great event.  The food was AWESOME and the men were true gentleman.  This was a day surrounded by FAMILY and friends.  There were children playing in park and men gathered around talking about politics, work, sports, and everything that a man could  possibly talk about.  I sat back and  watched these men embrace each other, their community, and each other's family. 

While I was deciding on having a little snack before the food was blessed, a wonderful moment happen.  One of the Brothers was in the middle of a conversation when he heard a familiar voice coming from a far direction.  A young lady walked up and said "Daddy!" He looked up and saw his daughter.  She ran into his arms and gave him a big hug.  His responds was " I thought you had to work!" and she replied " I lied daddy" with a large smile on her face.  They embraced once again, laughed,and left to talk in private.  A smile came across my face and I started to think of my children that I serve.  THIS IS WHAT MY KIDS WANT!! They want to have the same experience that this young lady had.  A dad to greet them with open arms with a warm smile.  It doesn't get any better than that.  Every young person is looking for that male role model to give them the advice and guidance when it comes to becoming a man or having a conversation with our young ladies on how a man needs to treat you.  Being a Father can be the best rewarding relationship a man can receive.  The greatest joy in any one's life is knowing unconditional love.

Brotherly love with a little miss sunshine!

Another breath taking moment was when the men and the boys starting playing softball.  I sat on the bleachers and was amazed at the cheering, laughter, and sideline coaching from some of the dads.  Seeing  kids running back and forth and playing with their father's were a sight to see. Some of these men do not have children of their own, but they have played a major part in young person's life. The Cardinal Principles of this organization is Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. If you look closely you will see a little guy located in the back. This maybe a young man walking in the footsteps of a future Que. 

To some of my kids, these are dreams that are waiting to come true.  They cannot wait until tomorrow or next year.  They need someone now.  If you ever thought about adoption, I encourage you to seek out information and learn about our children in care.  We have to remember that our older children cannot control their age or past.  We just know that they need  a special person to make their dream into a reality.  No child should grow up on their own without a parent.  I challenge you today to open up your mind and your heart to seek information on this great cause.  It takes a man with great courage to raise a child and make him/her his own.  So I, leave you with this poem.  I hope that it will touch your heart as it has touched mine.

What Is A Dad?

© Annmarie Campbell

A Dad is patient, helpful and strong
He is there by your side when things go wrong.
He’s someone who guides you to do the right thing
And helps you solve problems that life sometimes brings

A Dad is someone who is loving and kind
And usually knows what's going on in your mind
He is someone who listens and makes time to talk
When things are bad he doesn’t turn around and walk

He is a strong shoulder when times are tough
And still loves you dearly when he’s had enough
He helps you and guides you all that he can
Wanting nothing more than to make you a man

A Dads there when you’re happy and even more when you’re sad
Giving unconditional love whether you’re good or you’re bad
A Dad is someone that you can also call a friend
Who is there no matter what and will be till the end

They say that blood is thicker than water
But I know this isn’t true
Because my son couldn’t ask for a better Dad
Than one he has found in you

I think of all the years gone by and wonder
How different things would’ve been
If his real father put forth the love
That you have shown to him

Happy “Fathers” Day Tommy
Thank you for showing my son what a real father is
And for loving him as much as you do. You will always
Have a special place in my heart and his

Source: Fathers Day Poem For An Adopted Dad, What Is A Dad? http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/fathers-day-poem-for-an-adopted-dad-what-is-a-dad#ixzz1yBWswANR
http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/

This is dedicated to the Sigma Upsilon Chapter for showing me what "Manhood" is all about.  If you would like further information regarding this organization, please visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/lansing.ques