Half the Dad

As some of you already know, when Ski and I got married, I had 3 children by my side ages 4, 3 & 2 years old. He stepped in and loved those children as if they were his own flesh and blood. We first lived in North Dakota with most of Ski's family and they all took these children and loved them just the same as their own grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins. The kids always knew they had 2 dads, because we never tried to hide that fact from them. Their biological dad just wasn't a big presence in their lives. Ski took on the responsibility of raising these children which included financially, mentally and physically. He has done a wonderful job and I am very thankful for him!!

It has now been almost 9 years later, the kids are now 13, 12 and almost 11 years old, and the kids biological dad has recently become a bigger part in the kids lives. This Father's Day will be the first year that the kids will be able to spend Father's Day with both of their dad's. However, this will be the last Father's Day until further notice, that the 3 oldest kids will be with us on this special day. I am glad the kids are getting to know their biological father, but as a mother who watched a very special man take her children under his wings and love them as his own, I feel a little heartbroken for this man. I want Ski to know how much I love him and thank him for all he has invested in the lives of Caleb, Austin & Alana. This song is a dedication to you, my love, Stephen John Sikorski!