Today, we celebrate Father’s day with just us, my husband and I. Like any special event during this pandemic, we couldn’t gather family and friends for a more elaborate celebration.
But there are ways to go about not being together. This year I wrote letters to my grandchildren and my daughters. Food and gifts can still be delivered. Video calls are also great ways to greet everyone.
Our older daughter in town sent her gift of great foodies; all of which are her Dad’s favorite; along with pasta in truffle oil, she prepared herself. I believes it is a great substitute for a lunch treat she usually gives on such occasions. Not to be outdone, our children abroad sent heartfelt messages and video-called.
I believe half of our Philippine population celebrated milestones and birthdays at home twice already during this pandemic because family members in town can’t even join in for a meal. Many are surely disappointed that they couldn’t have a party.
My daughter’s in-laws started the tradition of sending over food to each family member: to brothers and sisters families on birthdays as a treat. So this practice of sending over food in lieu of inviting them over is not new to them.
So really, we have no choice. While dining out is already allowed, many, like us are still reluctant to dine our; a way of playing it safe. What’s the rush anyway? After all we can have food delivered to our doorstep.
My older daughter sent her sister in Singapore tiramisu for her birthday last week. She secretly requested her sister’s husband to order the cake for her.
So, today, Father’s Day, who else will make it a very special day for my husband but me. I have to step up my lunch menu. I hope he will love it.
To conclude; I am again Inspire as always by my friend Nina’s post today, let me quote it in part:
“Today we give much love and gratitude to all fathers as we celebrate Father’s Day. We thank Father God for the unconditional love giving His only Son, Jesus to redeem us. May His love be perfected in us as we show His love to others and open our hearts to give kindness. “
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