Last week, a single parent dad and his teenage so were having their troubles getting along. However, the kid started doing his homework and his “attitude” had improved a great deal. This dad made great strides in curbing his unproductive behavior and attended his support group meetings. I suggested to this dad to make a surprise treat for his son in gratitude for the kid’s improved attitude. This dad comes up with the idea of making an ice creme sundae by himself–no cheating by buying a store boughten Friendly’s Ice Creme Sundae.
Well, this father wasn’t very good at making chocolate ice creme sundaes with sprinkles and whipped creme. But he knew his son was trying to do better. So this dad went the extra mile. He cut a banana down the middle and emptied the whipped creme can and called it a banana split. And our teenage boy wolfed down every bite of it. And do you know why this daddy made the banana split for his son (because this kid didn’t even know what a banana split was). He was this boy’s daddy and he loved him.
The tool that I handed out to all the nurturing dads who attended the cathedral was an ice creme scoop. I wanted it to be a reminder that despite the messes that we have made in our families, Our Lord wants us to dish out sweetness to all his children.
My Blessing Prayer for Ice Creme Scoops on Father’s Day 2024
Lord you are the Creator of Rocky Road, Cookie Dough and even Death by Chocolate, These ice creme scoops are tools of joy that bring comfort on hot, sticky days, May they remind us that we are your tools to bring peace, joy and love into our homes; May all division in our homes melt away as we load up on sprinkles and butterscotch sauce, As we scoop out dishes of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, may each gesture sweeten our attitude, May we be thankful for all the laughter, the smiles and desire in our hearts for peace. For mountains of cherries, bananas, hot fudge and whip creme topping let us give thanks,
And May God the Creator of my favorite Pistachio,
The Son who received honey treats from his dad,
And Holy Spirit who encourages us to keep on trying
Bless these scoops and make them holy
Lord, I pray for all my Sonshine Friendss especially all our living nurturing dads and dads in heaven that you bless them with patience, wisdom and understanding and a day of rest for their hard work in taking good care of themselves and their family.
