Normally every year for holidays I give my son, Evan, money and send him with his mom to buy presents for the people he loves.

This includes Father's day. So when he woke up yesterday and realized that his mom would not be here to take him shopping for me, he was hurt.

He didn't let on to it or say anything, but I could tell by his demeanor and the way he was acting that something was wrong. From his short answers to me and his attitude, I knew something was amiss.

I tried talking to him to raise his spirits and to get him to talk but he wasn't having it. I decided to let him watch some T.V. to see if it would help change his mood.

After a half hour of that, out of the blue, he made the comment that he was sorry he wouldn't be able to get me something for father's day. He said, "mommy's gone and I can't get you anything for today."

I went to him and engulfed him in the biggest daddy's hug I had ever given and told him it was going to be alright.

I said that he would go with Katie, my girlfriend, to get a present. I could tell he was still sad due to his mom missing out of the picture. So I told him I would go too, but that I would not look at what he got me until it was time for me to open the present.

This seemed to make it all better. So we got our things together and away we headed. It didn't take him long to pick out what it was he was wanting to get me, so we were back home shortly.

Here's where I got to cry my eyes out because he is so sweet. His first present he wanted me to open was this.

A "number 1 dad" puppy stuffed animal.

Then on to the next,

a shirt that I got to wear the whole day, that let everyone know who my favorite kid was.😀

Then I opened the card he got me. It was a sweet and loving card to begin with...but the words he wrote with this own thoughts broke my heart and made my day at the same time. I knew as he wrote the words, his thoughts were on his mom, as much as me.

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As I opened the card and read the words inside, my heart broke as I read the words of love written to me, that also echoed the sadness of a little boy missing his mom.

I embraced him and held him as tight as I could. I told him that I love him and reassured him that I will always be here for him. He really is the sweetest little boy. Yeah, he's tough on the outside. But inside, he is a ball of love and emotion.

I also received some clothes(that I needed desperately) from my girlfriend and another card that made me cry my eyes out.

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Later in the day, my oldest daughter Abby and her boyfriend stopped by to give me their presents. While it was tough, I managed to hold my tears back(I didn't want to be crying in front of her boyfriend) First, I opened the card.

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Then I opened their present. I loved it so much. It was a picture frame and a wonderful piece of home decor. She has always been so thoughtful and loving.

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So, how was everyone else's father's day? Could you take a second to share what you received and maybe a story? Leave me a picture below of what you or any father in your life received as a present and I'll send a present to you for sharing.

On a sadder note, my middle child, Aaliyah, did not contact me. She and I recently had a small falling out. A simple disagreement that she is holding on to. I hope and pray that eventually she will find forgiveness in her heart and we will be back on course. Until then, I feel it's best to give her her space. I love you Aaliyah forever.