As with Mother’s Day, celebrating Dad might not be easy for some. If Dad is no longer with us here on earth to call and wish him a happy Father’s Day. Here are a few ideas to help you feel more connected to Dad this weekend. These ideas might even be applicable to Mother’s Day.
Our parents’ memories and stories keep them alive even after they are gone, whether we tell them to others or just to ourselves. We keep them alive in our hearts by doing that.
- Donate or volunteer your time to charity. If there’s a cause or charity that your dad was always passionate about, make a donation or volunteer some of your time to it.
- Go to a place he liked or do something you always did together. Like if your dad would always go to a particular park or restaurant . . . or if you used to go on bike rides together, take some time to do that this weekend.
- Enjoy his favourite food or beverage. If there was a meal your dad would always make on the grill or a certain beer or wine he’d always drink, pay tribute by grilling up what he enjoyed or toasting him.
- Create something in his memory. Such as planting a tree or flowers in your yard or making a plaque you can put somewhere to revisit every Father’s Day.
- Reach out to other dad figures in your life. Like if your mom has stepped up in place of your dad, call HER on Father’s Day. Or reach out to other friends and family members who are dads and let them know you’re thinking of them.
