What makes a Father?

    Can I say Happy Father's Day to my husband?  In a sense, he doesn't have any children living with him.  But in another sense, he as a daughter who has already been born, and is waiting on him to come get her.  This may be his first time to celebrate Father's Day, because there is a little one set apart just for him. 
    But being a father is more than just knowing you have a child.  It's more than just birthing a child.  Some men may be part of creating a child, thus becoming fathers, but not be a part of that child's life.  So, being a father is really about being involved in that child's life.
    Our daughter will grow up to know Mark as her real father.  He will be there for her when she is hurt and when she needs someone to play with and cuddle with.  The two may not look alike, but they will have a relationship that a mere birthfather will not have.  They can depend on each other, and share inside jokes with each other.  He can teach her how to drive and wait for her to come home by curfew. 
    Though it may be a little premature to say, "Happy Father's Day!" because we don't have anything official yet, I can't help but imagine our little one with her daddy.  So, today I wish my husband a

Happy Father's Day!!

 I look forward to having our daughter home, hopefully, by his next Father's Day!  :-)