Expedition Hope

This Sunday is Father’s Day and, as always, it brings to mind many memories and reflections for me. As I have written about many times before, there are numerous life events that I and my siblings wish that we could have shared with our dad. My father’s day message this year is simple: To encourage all fathers and men who battle with depression to seek treatment (help is available!), and to know that they do not need to battle this illness in silence.

And for those who live, love and/or care for a husband, father, friend, co-worker, etc., who battles with the illness, there is a saying my wife has shared with me, that I wanted to share as well. We even have these words posted on our refrigerator: “To the world you may only be one person … but to one person you maybe the world.” Don’t underestimate the positive impact you can have on a loved one’s life by simply taking the time to care and show your support!

Happy Father’s day to my dad, my father-in-law, my brothers and all of my closest friends who are fathers. Enjoy the day!