The Humble Strength of Fathers

Often, the sacrifices that dads make go unnoticed

As a child, I remember feeling a tremendous sense of comfort knowing that my dad had a stable job. His dependability, however, isn't something I fully appreciated until adulthood. Caleb Jones/Unsplash

The man, a janitor on my college campus, looked very exhausted. I don’t recall why we struck up a conversation, but he explained that he was working three jobs because he wanted a better life for his kids.

At the time, all I could think of was how awful it must be to feel so tired all the time. Now, with the perspective of having my own family, I can better appreciate his willingness to sacrifice. I also can’t help but think how lucky his children were to have someone so devoted to their well-being, and what a good example of determination he must have been to them.