Around Father’s Day, Jared wrote a letter to our children. It’s one of the most beautiful and special letters I have read, so I just had to share. The kids may be a little too young to fully appreciate it, but one day I hope they read this and know what a great dad they have. When it comes to being a father, Jared has found his calling.
Post Father’s Day Thoughts by Jared Padalecki
dear tom, shep, and odette,
i realize fathers day was supposed to be about…. well… “fathers”… praising them and thanking them and making them feel needed and appreciated.
but, as the “father” in this relationship, i wanted to change things up a bit. specifically, i wanted to take this opportunity, after my FIFTH fathers day (and counting), not to say “you’re welcome”, but to say “thank you”…
you’ve woken me up earlier than a rooster would even CONSIDER crowing.
you’ve given me sleepless nights where i thought you might NEVER, in fact, go back to sleep.
you’ve peed on me, pooped on me, and vomited on me (though not always necessarily in that order).
you’ve used me as a bean bag when i read to you.
you’ve used me as a punching bag when i don’t.
you’ve made me contort my body into 70 different positions in order to climb into the back seat and get your car seat buckled.
you’ve coerced me into watching cartoons and animated movies over and over and over again… and over again.
you’ve turned my trailer into a jungle gym.
you’ve turned my office into a “secret candy storage bunker”.
you’ve turned my bed into a UFC octagon.
you’ve turned my truck into a giant garbage and food crumb receptacle.
you’ve made me stop whatever I’m doing so that i can go catch the lizard you just spotted outside.
you’ve yelled at me to stop the car to chase the deer or squirrels that you spotted.
you’ve made me chase YOU into the streets to get you back on the sidewalk!
you’ve made me replace upholstery that you mistook for a blank canvas (though, in all fairness, it does kind of look like a blank canvas)
you’ve reduced me to tears whenever i witness you in pain.
so.
thank you for all of the extra sunrises I’ve been able to witness.
thank you for letting me experience that special feeling you have when you know the world around you is sleeping.
thank you for making me wash my clothes more often than i used to (did your mother put you up to this?)
thank you for making me read more.
thank you for keeping my reflexes up-to-speed.
thank you for keeping me flexible.
thank you for giving me a believable excuse to watch lion king and ninja turtles and paw patrol (i really do love them :)…)
thank you for making my trailer feel like more than just “a place i go to work”.
thank you for our “don’t tell mom” excursions up to my office to have a sweet treat (i, TOO, really do love candy…)
thank you for testing the mattress springs… they’ve held up so far.
thank you for making me clean my truck more often (again, did your mother put you up to this?)
thank you for sharpening my lizard-catching skills (i was world-class when i was your age).
thank you for making me attempt warm-up-free wind-sprints midway into my thirties.
thank you for making me remember why its so important to drive slowly through neighborhoods.
thank you for creating art that is worth more to me than any Warhol or Picasso.
thank you for letting me feel what its like to love something more than yourself.
you’ve taught me more than any mentor or teacher ever could.
i have your back. now and always. though, i should warn you, sometimes “having your back” will mean not letting you do something you think you want to. or, maybe it will even mean “scolding you” when you’re doing something dangerous, or “correcting you” when you’re frustrated and lashing out, or not quite being who your mother and i know you can be.
you’ve humbled me. you’ve helped me rediscover the joy of discovery. you’ve turned my world upside down.
and i wouldn’t have it any other way.
-jp
657 Comments
Marci
This is absolutely beautiful. I wish we all had a dad like Jared. 🙂
Lisa Sneac
Now this is what being a great parent
is all about! Thanks for setting the bar high, Jared and keeping it real! You’re an awesome father and Gen is an awesome Mom, what lucky children you have.
Brenda Lewis
That was so beautiful. Children always make us better than we ever thought we vould be. Congratulations on the discovery of a lifetime. In the end all that matters is love
Darcy
Your children are so lucky to have a father has good as him. I hope they feel blessed when they read this
Karen Fitz
This is absolutely beautiful
Milisa
Thank goodness I’m working from home. That way my coworkers don’t have to see the tears I have from reading such a beautiful letter. Blessings to you and your family. Thank for sharing.
Scarlett
Ahhhhhh, Jared that’s adorable.
Best. Dad. Ever.
I’m going to give this to my boyfriend (I’m 7 months pregnant!!) so he can see what it’s like to be a father. How amazing it is.
Abby nestel
Awwww I want a dad like Jared. Tom, Shep and Odette are so lucky.
Angela
What a beautiful letter.
Cyndie
What an incredible tribute and true unvarnished love from a father to his children. In today’s world we all need those willing to share humanities kinder, passionate, limitless ability to celebrate our children. You continue to set the bar Gen and Jared, as parents, spouses, friends and examples. Your children are rich in Love and acceptance!
Janet Hatfield
Beautifully spoken Jared what a great memory for them poetic and full of love heart and devotion
Emily S.
Beautifly written. It was very nice of Gen to share this part of their world. You guys keep being amazing.
Rhonda Vierra
I love this! What a beautiful gift your gave your beautiful children. They will have this memory to remember forever! ?❤️
Genie
Jared thank you for sharing your sweet & entertaining letter with us all. You ,& Gen are such wonderful & loving parents!! A++ on your writing skills & understanding the challenges of parenting!
Lisa Myers
What a wonderful expression of what it is to be a father and a parent. Beautiful letter; so much love. And that’s what it’s all about.
Rahima
Jared is an amazing father and I just love him and his family so much
Cassandra Roberts
Every Father should read this and take notes. It is a Extremely rare thing nowadays. Your children are very lucky to have a father like you,I have no doubt they learned that very quickly.
Angie Booth
Such truthful words and a beautiful summary of what being a parent is all about. Xo
Cindy
Thank you for a beautiful reminder of what being a parent is truly all about. My children are now much older than yours, but I miss those days and treasure every memory. Those days helped build the relationship I have with my teenagers, and while the examples have changed, much else remains the same. Now it is swim practice that helps me appreciate the sunrise. 🙂
KEVINA WALSH
Gen and JarPad, you people are so amazing….u guys inspire me every day…and I’m like what might gen be dping noe what might the kida be doing now….its a bleaaing to know u guys and thanm u for letting us in and sharing little bits of your livea. It means a lot to us.
Taylor
I would love to have a father like him. But even more I would like to have a husband like him. I want to marry a man that will care this much about his children. A man that not only loves them but takes time to thank them
Sara
I love this letter it’s beautiful and shows the kids how much he adores them and how devoted he is to them. Just proving what we all always knew about this amazing man. He’s an amazing daddy just like you are an amazing mummy. I love that it really sounds like him too ( you can actually imagine him saying this) you can tell he’s put his heart and soul into this and means every word. I laughed and cried (it was like watching a supernatural episode lol!) He has a massive heart of gold. You are both such inspirations and Tom, Shep and Odette are so lucky to have You both as their parents. I have so much love and respect for you both. Love your posts( and Jared’s) and this wishing you the best of luck with this wonderful blog and everything else you do. You both work so hard but still have so much time for your kids. Total role models. I wish you all the happiness in the world to both of you and your beautiful kids. Love Sara xxxxx
Carrie
That was beautiful and so loving. Amazing dad.
Ileana
Thank you for sharing this special letter dedicated to what you love the most in the world! I’m always proud to be your fan ❤️ A kiss from Italy ?? I love you ?
Ile
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I love You jared because You Are a an amazing person a WONDERFUL dad ! You Are a great example! I’m Proud of You ❤️ This is amazing letter ❤️You are a great and sweet dad and a beautiful person !!!! I love you ? a greeting from Italy ?
Terri Davis
Love,Love,Love, you and yours are blessed.
Sandra
This letter was so loving, sincere, from the heart. You are a beautiful person inside and out and you truly touch me when you are acting, talking about the #akf campaign, discussing how much your family and friends mean to you, and by doing what you can to make this world a better place. Wishing you and your family the best now and always. ??❤️?
Erica
This letter is beautiful and these kids are so lucky to have Jared as a father. I think it’s so wonderful that Jared shared his feelings with his kids because not every dad does that.
Ella
Love it ? bless your heart ❤️!!!! Enjoy them precious when little big fan ?
Toni E A
Truly beautiful. Words I wished I could have expressed to my two precious girls. A beautifully wonderful family.
Keelie
This is so amazing and beautiful I could read t so many times.?
Anita Alarie
A truly beautiful letter penned by a very special father! It’s the little things that we as parents sometimes forget when raising children. At times we see them as annoying little ppl but a closer look reveals they just want to spend more time with us. This letter truly reveals that!
Jan Campbell
So Very Precious. You are an Amazing Dad Already. Your Children will grow up to be proud of the Man that you are. Not the Actor, but the true man and Daddy. Any man can be a Father but it takes a Special man to be a Daddy. You Sir, are on the right track. God Bless you and your famil y.
basha
this is absolutely beautiful. jared, thank you for being the greatest father ever (along with jensen and misha lol). you are one of the greats.
Carla Sales
This is the cutest letter…. jared sons should be so happy to have him as a father and Genevieve has the best husband EVER!!!!! Hope one day they reas this ??
Madison
This is so beautiful.Jared you are a great father!! BTW I’m in love with Supernatural, it’s my whole life???
Madison
And Gen you are a wonderful mother?
Kathryn
I read this with tears slowly falling down my cheeks. You should all be so grateful to have a loving family, I love you all!
Eileen
This is so touching and beautiful you guys are amazing
Jodi
Wow! This is such a beautiful letter. This is how I feel about my son. He’s the best kid in the world and sometimes we have to stop and see the world trough their eyes so we can appreciate what we have just that much more. Thank you!
Tracy
This is great. Its so true?
Karen
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing! It brought a smile to my face and warmth to my heart. A wake up call for me as it relates to being a mother. Never take your children for granted. For they are the greatest blessing God gives to us.
Kass Foley
That is what I call amazing parenting. The kids are really lucky to have parents like this, some people, including me, have not been that lucky. These kids are going to have amazing lives just as they deserve.
Nastassia
I come back to this every once and a while and it never fails to make me cry. The sincerity of this letter is so strong, I wish there was enough dad-Jared to go around because he is absolutely the sweetest human being.
Jordy Sirkin
What an adorable post and blog! Congratulations Genevieve. You’ve been teasing this for so long, it’s so exciting it’s finally here. From one blogger to another, WELCOME!
Diana
Bravo! Life is a dream ?
Tosha
That is absolutely beautiful!
Connie Burgett
I agree with this. Genevieve, you and your family are amazing. I’m glad to see that in you guys.
Paloma Rodríguez
This is a amazing letter, Gen. I’m sure your children will get to see the amazing parents both Jared and you are.
Katie
This is so sweet, it broke my heart! He really captured the overwhelming feeling of love a parent feels for their child. You have a beautiful family. Wishing you all the happiness in the world!
Svetlana
Wow. Amazing
Holly Miles
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, once again Jared has made me cry, he should really stop doing that! 😛 You have a beautiful family and Tom, Shep and Odette are so lucky to have you both. As someone who sadly didn’t have a father as wonderful as Jared is, it honestly warms my heart to see people like Jared do such an amazing job. I admire you and him so much. I’ve had the honour of meeting Jared several times now but sadly I haven’t been able to meet you before, hopefully I get to meet you someday and remind you how amazing YOU are too ? anyway, I’ve rambled enough. Thanks again for sharing this, and for all your wonderful posts on this blog. Have a wonderful day ?
Elisa
Aww, beautifully written. It made me cry.
Jared is an amazing man – and clearly a wonderful husband and father as well. Thanks for sharing this gem. You two are lucky to have each other ♡
Ana
You were blessed to be on a show to meet your love who became the father of your 3 amazing and beautiful children. You all deserve nothing but happiness and love in this world. ❤
Milica
This is so beautiful and I can’t wait until all your kids get to read this. Jared really is an amazing father and you are an amzing mother too
Safa
Thank you for sharing ! This is a beautiful and heartwarming letter ! Your kids are lucky to have Jared as their father.
Lawana Tyler
^^ what they said , omg ?? I wish I had the words ?????????????????????????⬆⬆
Susan Ladigo
Thank you Gen for sharing such a special and private letter with us. And Jared says he cannot write. He is just amazing but I don’t need to tell you what you already know. You are the most beautiful people ever and I feel honored to have just a brief glimpse into the Padalecki world.
Marilyn
You made me laugh, you made me cry, you brightened my day! What a beautiful letter and what a beautiful relationship you have with your children!
Tracy
So beautifully written with all the emotions of a parent. This brought me to tears. It brought back great memories of my own children when they were little. I loved the part about the sunrises. I remember seeing my fair share of being up all night while the rest of the world slept but loved those sunrises. Y’all are very blessed.
Beth
That’s amazing. <3
BONNIE
This is wonderful! you both are amazing parents and you deserve all the happiness in this world! <3
Kirsten
What a precious gift! This is something that your babies will surely look back on when they are older and just treasure.
Thank you for sharing this personal moment with us! ❤️
Margaret
What a beautiful letter. How treasured it will be as the years go by.
Fif
Oh man… This is so beautiful!! I definitely had tears in my eyes. I hope that I’ll have a husband one day who’ll be as good of a father as Jared is. He seems to appreciate the little things and he doesn’t take the people around him and the happy moments for granted. He’s a great role model and I feel lucky to have you Gen and Jared to look up to. You’re kindness and positivity inspires me on a daily basis. I wish you all the best! Lots of love from a small town in Germany <3
Eden
You and your family are absolutely beautiful, Genevieve! Thank you for allowing us some insight into your world.:) forever a fan❤️
Flo
Beautiful letter!
Lisa lujan
Beautiful letter wish them all love and happiness
Shauna
Aww what a great letter! Your children are a beautiful blessing. Thank you for sharing this with us.:)
Angelique
Your family is equally beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside! It’s terribly unfair to the rest of humanity, but I’m so thankful that you share so much beauty with us. Jared should really show off his writing skills more often. This is pure poetry. 🙂
Colleen
I literally can’t believe anyone thinks Jared actually wrote this . No capital letters, run on sentences, and bad grammar. Jared writes beautifully, and he’s a grammar Nazi.
Ashley
this is really a beautiful letter, thanks for sharing!
Carla votruba
Thank you for sharing this special letter with us !! It shows what great parents you and Jared are!! Sending love to both of you
Brooke
So beautiful! I love your heart
Anete Oliveira
Beautiful letter from Jared.
Ashly Passarge
Thank you for sharing this with all of us, with the world and giving us a view to how a true father should should be, what fatherhood is about. I am a mother to 3 kids myself, 2 girls and a boy. They can run you ragged and all over creation, but at the end of the day there is nothing greater or any better feeling than being curled up on a sofa with your kids watching a movie ( usually one of their choosing) before bed. Or even reading a book, even if it’s the same one for the hundred or thousanth time. Your kids are what make your life worth while. I didn’t have a father like Jared growing up and my kids don’t have much of a father either. I feel like I have to double my effects to make up for my husband’s short comings, and that makes things more stressful on me but in the end the added stress is worth it. I love my kids dearly and wouldn’t trade any of them for anything else in the world.
Amy
Awwww. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this lovely letter, it sure did brighten my morning ❤
Karen Lessig
Written by a man who truly knows what it means to be a real father.
Melissa
Ah, this makes my heart ache with the beauty of it, and reminds me of those sweet times when my kids were little. Children are indeed the best teachers; they challenge us to be more than we ever thought we could be. Thank you for sharing such a lovely letter, and for little glimpses of your family. It’s fun to watch you all grow together as a family. You’re all lucky to have each other. <3
Monica
Wow this is absolutely beautiful, Jared. You are such a special human being and you deserve all the amazing things that happen to you in life. Thank you for allowing us to get a glimpse of who you are when we don’t see you and in your private and vulnerable moments.
I’ve followed your career and supported everything you do for so many years now and I’m so proud of who you are and the man you’ve grown up to be. The first time I saw you, you were just a kid but you had something special that made me take a different kind of interest in you than I do in other actors or “celebrities”.
You’ve proved me right time and time again that everything I’ve invested in you, my time, love, support, positive thoughts and even money are absolutely worth it. You make the world a better place and I’m so happy to live in this world at the same time as you and just knowing you exist makes me feel good and makes me feel hope for the world.
Thanks to you, I remember to always keep fighting, to love myself first and to always remember that I am enough. Every time I have a bad day or feel like giving up I remember that there’s hope and that I can get up and live to fight another day. I truly love you, not in a “you are so hot, I’m in love with you” kind of way but in a “thank you for existing because you give me hope for this world” kind of way.
Thank you for giving us countless hours of entertainment, for helping me escape my life to fight monsters with my favorite hunter or to just live in the little town in Connecticut that I call my happy place. I will always support you, no matter what you do.
I’m proud to see you grow more and more everyday not only as an actor but also as a man, as a father, husband, friend, son, and brother, I might not know you in your private life and you might not know I exist aside from the few seconds a year that I get to stand in front of you at conventions but I will always feel a connection to you and wish you have the best life you can imagine.
I always say I love you a thousand times when I see you, as much as I’d like to say other things, that’s always the first thing that comes out and I mean it every time. Thank you for being you and for giving us so much. All my love, Monica (a supernatural/Gilmore Girls fan from venezuela living in Miami)
Ps: Gen, thanks for sharing this with us, you are amazing and I’m so happy you guys have each other. I love you both.
(I know You will probably never read this but I just felt like writing it)
Heather wolfe
Wow! What an awesome letter! Its a tribute to what a great father you are, and a great family man. God bless you both , and your family!
Kelsey
I am so happy about the launch of your blog Gen, and I thank you so much for sharing this beautiful letter to us. Jared says he can’t write, but after reading this I definitely don’t believe that. It brought tears to my eyes. I’m looking forward to reading more posts from you Gen and I thank you again for giving us a glimpse into your world. I’m sure Tom, Shep and Odette will appreciate reading this when they are older! Much love to your beautiful family!
NIHAN DEMIRBAS
I read it with tears! This is beautiful! The more you guys share the more I love you all ! Thank you for being such an amazing family ! 🙂
Akira
That is so touching and sweet. It made my eyes go teary.
Micala
This is so sweet and very special! Thank you for sharing! ??
Camila Ramírez
I read it out loud to myself I couldn’t help the tears falling from my eyes. This is absolutely beautiful, and even you already now thu from experience, I, as an outsider, know for sure what a great family you are.
Tons of love from Chile (you should definetely consider coming here on holidays, just google “torres del paine” and you’ll believe me).
Angelica Jones
What a beautiful letter. ❤️
Nimra
This has me in tears omg! I love this family so much
Jess
this is so beautiful.
You two are such amazing parents.
Marijke
Aww this made me cry. The kids are so lucky to have an amazing father like Jared. Thanks to all the amazing dads out there.
Laura Hampton
That is insanely beautiful. What a wonderful father he is.
Shame all dads can’t/won’t do more with their kids, mine included. My Mum died and I somewhat became invisible x
Paula crossett
This made me cry. So beautiful and truthful.
Michele
This is so sweet. I know,that the kids will love having him and you supporting them through life. Having the ability to see the blessings in the challenges is a feat not all have been successful at. Much respect and love to you and yours.
Violet
That is absolutely beautiful!
Erin
I’m mildly jealous of your kids. My mom did the best she could, and in my personal opinion it wasn’t all that bad, but as I’ve grown up and gotten to know my friends’ dads, heard about Jared’s (and pretty much every other father I know of) experiences with fatherhood, and simply grown more curious about the greatest mystery of my life (my own father) I’ve got to say the thing I’ve found myself wanting most, aside from having my mom back, is that kind of relationship. Based on everything I’ve heard your kids are pretty lucky. Thank you for sharing this beautiful letter, and giving us a peek inside your life.
Chelsie
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing Gen <3 <3 <3
Rebecca
This made me smile all the way through, so recognisable! Both from being an adventurous little girl myself and with the kids now. Such a lovely way of looking at fatherhood or parenting, we should all aim to feel this gratefulnes.
What a lovely family you have!
Tirza Olah
If every dad would be like Jared, the world would be a better place 🙂 I’m proud of you, Jared. Your family is awesome. Have a good day!
Emmaly
Gen, this is so raw and beautiful!
You’re children are lucky to have you both and you’re lucky to have such great children.
Thank you for posting something so personal it’s always nice to see the fathers side of the relationship.
Love an adoring fan in Alabama
Mother of a paw patrol, lightening McQueen, toy story loving 3 year old
Emmaly
Raquel Kenna
I loved it! Love ya’ll
Serena Senator
So Beautiful
Beatrice
This is the most beautiful letter I’ve ever read. Jared is a fantastic father and a fantastic husband. Your family is so special… you’re all gorgeous.
tai Barros
EU ESTOU COMPLETAMENTE AO PRANTOS.
EU AMO JARED PADALECKI. ELE É REALMENTE O AMOR PERSONIFICADO. AS CRIANÇAS TEM MUITA SORTE EM TÊ-LO COMO PAI ASSIM COMO TAMBÉM TENHO CERTEZA QUE ELE TBM TEM MUITA SORTE DE TÊ-LOS COMO FILHOS. ABENÇOADOS!!! MUITO AMOR!!!
Adrienne Rogerson
Cue tear filled eyes! Oh the sweetness! I love that Jared was able to express his thoughts on fatherhood and how fatherhood has affected his perception on this thing called life.
Frances
Absolutely, Love this it’s beautiful and perfect. I completely relate and understand, there’s nothing like a child to change your outlook or perspective on life. The give you so much joy and positivity ❤❤
Theresa
That is absolutely beautiful
Ashton
This i so beautiful. Jared is such an amazing father. He knows what a true father should be. Gen you are also an amazing mother. They are so lucky to have you guys.
Nadia
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. You have a wonderful family and an amazing husband that you so deserve. I actually cried reading this. Jared is an amazing father, you are an amazing mother, and together you guys make the perfect team. Best wishes to your wonderful family♡
Debbie Heflin
That was so amazingly written. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️
Nadia
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. You have a wonderful family and an amazing husband that you so deserve. I actually cried reading this. Jared is an amazing father, you are an amazing mother, and together you guys make the perfect team. Best wishes to your wonderful family♡♡
Susana
This is such a moving and beautiful letter.
Corinna
Such genuine love that radiated off the screen as I read. If only I felt that too .
Malak benhamadi
Thats so touching you kids are very lucky to have such great parents like you and jared !
Cristiane Schmitt
That made me cry…
In a good way.
❤️
Savannah Aleksic
Awwww this was so cute! I hope your children will read this some day.
Sofia
This absolutely warms my heart in unimaginable ways. This hit me hard but in the most beautiful way. Growing up I’ve never had a father that supported me or loved me for who I am. My father was pretty absent and I only saw him for half a year and when he was here, he’d make me feel worthless and not enough. Not only to me but my whole family. He was extremely toxic. But to see this? Wow. To see such a successful, busy man make time for his family. To see a man love their kids no matter how different they may seem to other people. To see a man love his wife and give thanks to her because if it weren’t for her he wouldn’t be where he is. To see a man like this shows me what a real father is. Forever my favorite family. #Padaleckis. You guys are a beautiful family.
Sofia O
This absolutely warms my heart in unimaginable ways. This hit my hard but in the most beautiful way. Growing up I’ve never had a father that supported me or loved me for who I am. My father was pretty absent and I only saw him for half a year and when he was here, he’d make me feel worthless and not enough. Not only to me but my whole family. He was toxic. But to see this? Wow. To see such a successful, busy man make time for his family. To see a man love their kids no matter how different they may seem to other people. To see a man love his wife and give thanks to her because if it weren’t for her he wouldn’t be where he is. To see a man like this shows me what a real father is. Forever my favorite family. #Padaleckis. You guys are a beautiful family.
Miles
This is so beautiful I’m crying ;-;
Brynhild
Was actually smilin the whole way through this
Emma
As a Mum of four who was on her own until 9 years ago. I get this. As does the incredible man who took on my kids. Fun innit?
Abigail
this is beautiful
Faezeh
gosh… beautiful letter. u and ur children are blessed Gen… Jared is a great dad and a great husband! I’m so proud to be a fan of Mr Jared Padalecki!
Bridgett
This is so wonderfully and beautifully written! Love you both and your amazing family♡♡♡
Shruti
Not always you come across a father pouring out his feelings. The changes in his life and the way he sees his kids. Its one of the most beautiful things i have read. Thank you for sharing❤
Shaked
Jared, you are a good father, good husband and a good man. I am truly mean it when I say that this is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever read. I love you from the bottom of my heart, I wish Tom, Shep, Odette, Genevieve and you will live a good and colorful life, full of joy and happiness. This is amazing, you are amazing.
I love you all so much.
Leonie
Their Kids are so lucky to have amazing Parents like Jared and Gen
Lauren wallace
What a beautiful letter Jared is a great father growing up my father wasn’t really there for me and he still isn’t but I’ve come to accept it and know it’s not my doing I’ve tried to have a relationship with him I’m going to be 26 and I still try but know he has to want to change. Thankyou for posting this gen it just shows what a father should be like ♡♡
Eduarda
This is so beautiful and pure, the kids will love grow up and read this letter.
And here you guys are again, make me saying “family goal”.
Adrienne Reible
I only hope that one day I can find a partner in life that will reduce me to tears over something so lovely as this. I’m not crying. You’re crying LOL
Kristin
I love this. You are so lucky to have such an amazing family and life. I wish I could be 1/10 of the woman you are Gen. I also reallly love your blog so far, its beautiful.
Andreia
Beautiful and touching!! Simply …wow!
Orly
Dear Jared & Gen,
Words can’t describe how this letter is going to affect your children some day. They will cherish these words. They will use this as the gold standard for the way they raise their children. They will know how truly they are loved.
Blessings to you all. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Aditya Mhatre
Gen you are really lucky to have Jared as your husband. Shep, Tom, Oddette you both have fantastic parents. And Jared that letter was heart warming and heart touching and filled with emotions. Because of this letter I look at my father differently now. I love you all and will always keep loving you. Thanks Gen for sharing it. Keep up the inspirational work.
Melissa Meade
That was a very touching letter. I hope they cherish it forever!
Sue
I love this xxx
Michelle
It’s been said over and over but you for sharing such a wonderful & personal letter. I was moved to tears before I was even got to the sappier part. ? You are all special to us, I hate to think about when SPN ends and we no longer have you all as part of the family any longer. Please always be patient, kind and loving to each other and the kiddies.
Michelle
Karen Graham
I ❤ your blog Gen. Beautifully written, beautiful to look at, and obviously written from the heart! I look forward to reading more. PS: Tell that husband of yours that he is also a great writer because I think he doesn’t believe it yet! ❤❤❤
Isabelle
Thx for that. I’m in tears right now. I have two kids and they make me feel exactly the same. They make me discover part of myself I didn’t know there exist. You putting words on my thoughts. You are a good father and a good husband Jared. Thx to you Gen for sharing this with us. Humbly I say to you that you are amazing
Giulia
Oh my gosh, i wish i had a father like Jared.
Hootie
This is the true definition of what a father is supposed to be. If everyone had a dad like you this world would be such a beautiful place. Gen and you are an inspiration that I hope this generation will follow.
Giulia B95
Oh my gosh, i wish i had a father like Jared.
Belinda
I love knowing there are people in the world like you ❤
Ainsley
What an amazingly thought out and heartwarming letter! I can’t wait until I have children of my own, because I would also like to ,one day, “attempt warm-up-free wind-sprints midway into my thirties.”
Anna Dale
What a beautiful note from Jared to his kids. What an amazing dad he must be and to have a beautifully and talented wife he also has. ??❤
Karen
What a beautiful letter for your children to keep forever and always remember what a fantastic daddy they have, who loves them with all his heart and of course mommy too. You have a beautiful family x
Emma
Wow I’m crying now
Lyrain
Thank you Gen for sharing this wonderful letter. Reading this let’s me know all the things my husband and myself missed not being able to have children. You give me hope some people in this world do love an care for their children want them to be happy healthy human beings. Please keep doing what you’re doing . Hugs me
Jolin
Thank you for sharing this ? I can’t wait for Shep, Tom and Odette to grow up and read this and their reaction to it. This letter made me laugh and actually tear up at the end of it. This actually made me cherish the relationship I have with my father even more and actually be more understanding towards to him. (Since I had a glimpse of how hard it is to actually be a father.) ? You have such a beautiful family and loving husband. 🙂 You’re really a inspiration to many. So, thank you, again. ?
Lisa
That was so beautiful. Both you and Jared are such loving parents. Thank you for sharing
Haley
Absolutely precious! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Lizy Kyara
Thank you for sharing this with us, Padalecki family fans. We love you all !!!!
Samantha Martinez-Soto
Awww this is so cute and thoughtful! I wish i could see their reaction!! I bet it was adorable!! These remarks are so sweet!!
Sofia Huarte
I AM CRYING?
This is absolutely beautiful and heart warming and it made me smile so much
Star
This is such a previous thing to be able to witness. Jared definatly has found his calling by being a farther! Even though this makes me so happy to read it also makes me wish that I and so many other children could know that their parent feels this way about it them xx
Catalina
HI, I’m from southern Argentina, jusy 18 years old and big fan of supernatural. This really made me cry, how amazing it will be for tom, odette and shep to read this in a couple years and seeing how awesome their dad is. Not as an actor or famous person, but as a human. I really dont know him but for what you let the world see, all five of you are a beautiful example of modesty, love and selflessness, and i really hope that you and jared, as well as your children always achieve what you seek, and that all of you always feel happy with what you are
Alexandra Rae
I am literally in tears. So beautifully written Jared.
J. Picking
This was a special, special letter between a father and his children. It is something they will cherish when they are older. Thank you for sharing such a precious letter.
Victoria
I AM NOT CRYING ATT ALL OH MY GOD.
I am so happy for your family?
Victoria
I AM NOT CRYING ATT ALL OH MY GOD.
I am so happy for your family? I want you guys to be happy forever. Ily
Stacy
And this is why you two are my fave couple. What an inspiration. This brought me to tears. Thank you Gen for sharing your world with us. Peace and Love.
Beatriz Lopes
This is so beautifulThis letter shows how pure and beautiful is the love of a parent is for their child.Thank you for sharing this!<3
Jane
Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing and touching letter with all of us. I grew up with a hard-working/absent dad, so Jared’s words touch me more than I thought they would. I don’t have much more to say, just thank you for sharing his words with us.
Lula
Tears in my eyes…This is just so beautiful… I loved it!
Karen Graham
I love your blog Gen. It’s beautifully written with a gorgeous look. I love seeing all the photographs and I love that the words come from your heart. Congratulations on adding blogger to your resume!! Also, please tell that husband of yours that he is also a great writer, because I don’t think he believes it yet!! <3 <3 <3
Gigi
Amazing. It brought me to tears! What an incredible man, father, person!!!!
Linda
Wow! That was wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Robyn
I’m a mom, not a dad but I do believe this was the most precious thing I’ve ever read. Yes kids do change us for the better, we don’t sleep in till “we” are ready, we have little dril Sargent’s running our lives. But we wouldnt have it any other way! My daughter is 31, past candy stashes and changing clothes way too often but I love her with all that’s left of my ❤.
Jennifer VASQUEZ
That was so true and beautiful! Being a
Parent is an Awesome Amazing Adventure !!
Enjoy every moment !! When they are young you are a hero and when they are teenagers you will
Be a Zero but love them anyways!!
Grace
Jared you are so heart warming and amazing .Genevieve and the kids are so lucky to have you as there dad I hope you have lots of more shoot memories with your family. P.s hope to see you at supernatural convention in Toronto 🙂 😉
Lina
I’m actually crying omg, this is so beautiful!
Fabiola
I absolutely love this! It makes me so happy to see this other side of jared which I always knew was there but as a fan I dont get to know it as much. That is what a true and loving parent should write to their children and let them know how special they are veen if they say it to them everyday. I wish there were more stories of dads like jared, I believe that would make the world a better place. I know celebrities like to keep their life private but I also like when they give us peeks like these in which we can relate to and see theyre just people like us, loving and caring and just humans! and that makes me love you even more. I love you guys!! You have a wonderful family!
shelby
this is so beautiful i teared up. the kids are so lucky to have two parents who love them❤️
Kimothy
Just beautiful! ❤️
Kristi L.
Thank you for sharing. This is so touching it made me cry. Your children are blessed to have such loving and involved parents. You have a beautiful family. Wishing the whole family all the best!
Danya
Oh my gosh how sweet is this! I love you guys with all my heart ❤️
Montana Moore
Wow. This makes me want to cry. It’s such a beautiful thing, it really is, to see this in words and have it inspire a feeling so perfectly.
Brooke Baker
This is beyond precious. You’re family is so blessed, and I wish you all the best!
Savannah
Jared is an amazing father. I am so happy for you two and your kids to be so happy. Your children are blessed to have an amazing father like Jared. Have a wonderful day and may god continue to be with your family.
Annie
This is one of the best things I’ve ever read. It is so beautifully written. Thank you for sharing this with us. Jared and Gen, you are both amazing!
Leslie
Thank you for sharing this beautiful letter. I truly wish all families had a dad like Jared. I love you guys and I wish for your families to be nothing but safe, protected and loved <3
Kimberly
Beautiful! Love seeing a father express his love for his children!!
Caitlyn
Wow. This absolutely beautiful and amazing 🙂
Makenzee
This is beyond sweet!
Courtney
Jar. You are one of the greatest human beings to grace this earth and you may never understand because after all…youre just being you. But your kiddos deserve every bit of you and much as you deserve every bit of them. This family is absolutely beautiful and I hope my family is half of what this one stands for. <3
Danya
This is one of the sweetest things I’ve read, you guys are so kind and loving and that’s one of MANY things that I love and adore about you. Thank you guys for everything I love you so much ?
Camrym
Jared’s set a beautifully high expectation for my future husband and father to my kids, and I couldn’t be more in love with both of Gen and Jared’s parenting and life lessons for us all.
Luke
My dear God, this is amazingly beautiful?❤?❤
Frankie
The world needs more people like you Jared. Sometimes we are blinded by all the negativity around us but all it takes is something like this to remind us that humanity is better than that. You are all that is good in the world, thank you?
Mary Alyssa
This is beautiful. As a fan of Jared and newer fan of your blog, this letter has inspired me. I can only wish to be the type of parent my mother is to me, and the mother you are to your kids as well as finding a partner as amazing as Jared is to you and your family. Supernatural has taught me values of family and life and your blog is inspiring me and showing me how to apply them to life!
Jessie
What a wonderful way to look at fatherhood! Thank you for sharing!
Victoria Forsythe
Your whole family is blessed and I hope you are happy (and continue watching Disney movies ) for all your life. Enjoy your children. ❤ Thank you JARED for supernatural through all these years and thank you gen for raising this beautiful family and for all your hard work. You have both left a beautiful mark on the world x
Anakha
This is absolutely beautiful. ❤
Paloma Edison
As i’ve only known you through your husband, Jarded and through Supernatural i’ve been able to get a great glimpse into your life. (not in a stalker way) you and your whole family have definitely inspired me. you’ve done some pretty incredible things in life and raising these beautiful children is one of them. you must be incredibly lucky. much love -paloma
Karina Micai
This is so beautiful, I’m crying, really.
Nicole lamberth
Amazingly put.. amazingly beautiful! As a parent I never know how to tell my daughter how much she means to me. All the little things I enjoy with her! <3 I'll share and repost this a million times then I'll post and repost a million times more!
Paloma Edison
As i’ve only known you through your husband, Jared and through Supernatural i’ve been able to get a great glimpse into your life (not in a stalker way). you and your whole family have definitely inspired me. you’ve done some pretty incredible things in life and raising these beautiful children is one of them. you must be incredibly lucky. much love -paloma
Stephanie
This is so beautiful ans so true. I’m a single mom, not à father but It’s exactly what i think about being a parent.
I laughed, cried thank you so much.
I adore you both of you
Lot of love from France Gene and Jared
Blessed be your family
Victoria Forsythe
I hope you and your family always keep fighting and you continue to inspire others, just like me to keeping fighting❤
Kathleen Rankin
This is beautiful. ?
Alesia Blake
Thank You Gen. This is so special, it made me cry. Jared is a rare individual, so are you. And you both fit each other perfectly. Tom, Shep, and Odette, are EXTREMELY lucky to have you both. This is a keepsake your children will cherish, when they are older. ♡♡♡♡♡ thank you do much for sharing.
Dana
This is tear-jerking and incredible! Every father needs to think about his children and the journey of raising them more in this light. Thank you for sharing!
Vicki Bradsberry
This is hands down the most lovely Fathers letter to his children, that I have ever read. This is so full of love it’s humbling. A sensitive soul wrote this…your children are very lucky.
Jenny
i cried. it really is beautiful
Danielle
Growing up i didnt have much of a father figure in my life. It was just my mom and I for most of my life. Reading this letter reminded me of the kind of father i had always wished for. Thank you for sharing tgese special moments w all of us. Live to your whole family..Danielle
Jamie
I loved this so much! This world definitely needs more fathers like you<3
Chalise
as someone who grew up without a father it always makes my heart ache a bit when i am able to see such amazing and genuine fatherly love displayed… not ache for my own sadness, but for the joy of knowing that the little people with fathers who love them shall never know the same sadness i dad… jared, i’m a fan of supernatural and your work, but i’m a bigger fan of the husband, father, and human you are… loving your family the way you do is the most respect worthy job you do… beautifully done!
Bethany Earl
Oh my goodness how sweet!
Tom
Such a sweet dad you got there kids. Thank you, Jared. It’s amazing how you see the world from a different perspective.
Corinna Ramis
This is so sweet gen!!
Joshua
This was beautifully written. I haven’t experienced the greatness of parenthood yet, but I have so much to look forward to. Be a fan of yours since the beginning and your character, dignity and integrity is inspiring. You are a great father who loves his kids. This world needs more of those fathers. Keep it up sir. God Bless you and your family.
Jonathan
That was adorable!! Your kids are lucky to have Jared as their father or maybe its Jared who is lucky to have kids like those!
Karen
How beautifully honest & loving! There is no doubt that those 3 kids have some of the best parents! Thanks for sharing
Ginger
I really wish there were more daddy’s out there like Jared. He is very rare. Y’all have a wonderful family.
Margarita Martinez
That was the most beautiful letter a father could write to his children. I loved every word. When your children are older and understand it’s meaning they are going to love it. You are a great dad. God bless you and your family Jared.
Shanata
Absolutely heartwarming. Jared and Gen, you two are doing a wonderful job.
Anne
That is so beautiful ❤.
Aida Berberian
I LITERALLY CRIED OMG! Jared is such a good father, you are lucky to have him, Gen. I seriously hope my children’s father is just as great as yours. Love you all <3!!
Star
Jared, this is a beautiul letter to your children that is heartfelt. Never stop fighting! I have never experienced a depressive state, however, I have worked with others who have for 15 years. Your family is beautiful and always remember they LOVE and adore you, and you are their father and they need you in their lives forever. From the pics and cons you are truly a wonderful father, person and I’m sure husband. Your children obviously adore you, your making memories by doing all those activities you stated above. So first and foremost, be Happy, and to you, Jared Padalecki ALWAYS KEEP FIGHTING!
Liba
this was beautiful, love you Jared <3
Angelique Jurd
That’s gorgeous. Thank you for sharing 🙂
roe
IM SUPPOSED TO BE STUDYING BUT THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER
Luana
Vocês são uma família maravilhosamente linda. Beijos
Leilani Phinney
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and personal letter with us. You and Jared are so wonderful about letting us into your private lives with cute pictures and lovely stories and I just want to let you know we appreciate it so much!
Marisol Huerta
La ame… Tan hermoso y tan cierto!!! De verdad son contados los hombres que son realmente padres.
Felicidad!!!
Heather
That was beautiful Jared. Well said. I may not have kids yet but one day I will and know what it’s like to be a parent.
Colleen Williams
I believe you two are genuinely engaged in being the family you present, and for that, and your kids, I am thanful – you BOTH are wonderful examples of being vulnerable, yet pushing forward. To know that you are open to learning and growing and not believing you are the best at everything right out of the gate, sets you apart. I appreciate following your journey because we need more good in the world, and you’re bringing it. Thank you for sharing this, Gen – it’s beautiful.
Whittney
Omg, I’m literally crying right now.? This was beautiful❤️ My dad has never cared about me this much..and that’s sad to say!? But I know he might not be the best but he’s definitely not the worst! At least he’s there for me when I need him, and reading this shows me how hard it can be raising a child, but in the end it’s completely worth it because you still live then with everything in you.❤️ This has really opened my eyes❤️❤️❤️
shawnna
that is the most beautiful letter i have ever read. gen and jered are the best parents in the world
abby
I cant describe how this made me feel. Truly wonderful. Beautifully written by both of you. Your kids are so lucky to have such great parents.
Gail
Beautiful words from a beautiful soul. It gave me goosebumps & happy tears. My parents are near the end of theit life but while my Daddy can still speak, he tells me his memories of me growing up.
When your kids get old enough to understand it all, they will love reading this letter too! They will ‘Carry On’ the legacy of yours & Jared’s caring, loving ways. I love all the names you’ve chosen for your kids!
Gen, you are my favorite Ruby! I love that you & Jared share your life with us!
Thank you ?
#EndAlz
Imogen
this is beautiful and brings me happiness to know that there are people like Jared out there
Gracie
???wow. This melted my heart
Mercedes
This is so precious!
Mette
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. And so important to see the positive in life, in the small, everyday things, and the hard things.
Keep up inspiring.
Love from Denmark 🙂
Angel
This brought me to tears. I’m so unbelievably moved and it reminds me a lot of my own father. Thank you for sharing and I with the best for the wonderful family you have created and nurtured here.
Frankie
The world needs more people like you Jared. Sometimes we’re blinded by all the negativity around us but all it takes is something like this to remind us that humanity is better than that. You represent everything that is good in the world, thank you ❤????
Skyler Pounds
This is so adorable! I actually started to tear up Jared is such a great dad
Emily
these aren’t tears ?
Margarida Miranda
What a beautiful masterpiece, it made me tear a little bit! Thank you for sharing this private letter, I’m so happy to see that Tom, Shep and Odette have wonderful parents (I hope they understand that soon), that you have an amazing husband and that Jared has an amazing wife!
I hope you and your family have a great, happy life, you deserve it!
I wish you all the best!! ❤
Ruby
I’m crying in the club right now this is the most beautiful thing i’ve ever read ❤️
Ashlynn Elizabeth
This is absolutely beautiful! I lost my father when I was 15 (he was 39) to leukemia, and I understand more than most how important it is to enjoy every moment you’re given with one another. This letter made me tear up in the best way possible! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Marian Geerling
Wait for the grabdchildren! You get to feel it all over again!
Sara Kaplan
Thank you for sharing such a sweet and touching letter ♡ Being a parent can be so challenging but it’s all how you look at it, and this is the perfect example. Once again, Jared and Gen you two are showing the world what great parenting and partners look like. Simply beautiful!
Paola de Dios
Jared is just an amazing and loving father.
Thanks for posting this letter. It’s simply beautiful!
You’re such an awesome couple and parents.
May God bless you and your family.
XOXO
Tonia
Wow. Jared it’s so beautiful. Your kids might not understand now but when they are older they will love this. I wish I would have had parents like you two. Absolutely beautiful.
Shawna
This is incredibly touching, and exactly captures what parenthood is. I can’t wait to make my husband read it!
Jane
That was an amazing letter???
Pam Faerber
Beautiful and so relatable.
Marissa
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. All the love. Xo
Mattea
This is beautiful!!❤️
Teresa
Beautifully said Jared reminded me of the times when my boys were little x
Grace
Love this!! ??
Leticia
Gen, I have to say: thank you so much too sharing with us that amazing and touching moment of Jared and the kids! I am very happy with your blog! I wish the best for you and your family! I love you guys so much! Thanks for everything! Sorry for my bad English.
Christina Rey
Wow, this letter is amazing. Thanks Gen (and Jared) to share it with us.
Holly Sadler
Wow! that is just amazingly wonderful….you are truly a wonderful person and I admire you for your love and committment to your children. Thank you for letting me know that there really are parents that truly love their children. It means the world to them and to me! Love you dearly!
Krystal
Your kids will cherish this letter! Even when their old and maybe don’t want you to know they still have it . It’s a beautiful and honest read it’s great to see a father who is open with their kids and has their back?
Gen I can already tell with reading all the posts that your blog is gonna a be a ‘go to’ for me! Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Much love Padalecki Family! ❤️
Crystal
Wow this bring me to tears how absolutely beautiful a father’s love for a child could be # Family always has your back
Kara McLeod
This letter brought me to tears. How stunningly beautiful. I can’t emphasize how much I adore Jared for the person he is. Every day I think I couldn’t love, respect and admire him more and then the next day happens…
Thank you so very much for sharing, Gen and congratulations on the launch. So happy to be able to see and read about more of you. Love the person you are too. Looks amazing already. Much love and support xo
Yasmin Santana
Seriously, this is really beautiful, I’ve got tears in my eyes rn.
Love you Gen and Jared ?
Elena
this is so beautiful. you’re the sweetest soul on earth and a great dad. Tom, Shep and lil Odette are so lucky to have you as their father. thanks for sharing this beautiful and precious letter with us. love you!
Mackenzie P.
This is an absolutely beautiful letter Jared wrote to his children❤️ This made me shed a tear, reading on what an impact the kids have on Jared and how happy of a father he is to his children? To be very quite honest, I wish I had a father like that, that would make a letter to show to his children that he loves us and what an impact we do for him or vise versa? But if no one has a good father like that, just know that there is people in your life that loves you and is like a father figure that you can make an impact on in their lives.
Aishwarya
This is really heartwarming 🙂
Bridelise
This is so cute and amazing❤️❤️❤️
Lindsey
Absolutely beautiful!
Camila Lopez
An actual tear rolling down my check right now… I can’t believe how adorable this is and I can only wish to one day be half as lucky to find someone who truly loves their family like you guys do. ?
Nadin
So beautifully written. Thank you for sharing with us! You both are amazing parents! <3
Kaitlyn
Thanks for sharing Gen, this was so adorable 🙂
Catherine
LOVE it. What a beautiful letter! (Also pretty funny) xD )
Diane
That was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever read. I truly hope your children know how truly blessed they are. We could only wish our kids had a father who lives for them and loves them that much. Thank you for sharing. I know I’m a little late but I’m so grateful that you included your fans it meant a lot.lots of love to you and your family
Brittney
I have been a fan of Jared’s for some time now, but this just made me appreciate the type of person he is even more! What a beautiful way to celebrate Father’s Day!
Liv
Be still my heart ❤️ Jared, you are an amazing role model to not only your kids, but to people like me. This letter is something I wish I had been given, something that your children will cherish forevermore. Cheers to you, Jared, for being an upstanding example of a loving father. I hope I end up with someone half as wonderful as you ❤️
Blessings to you & yours ??
Sarah
This was a beautiful letter as a parent of three girls I understand the joys they give you the little smiles and the cuddles reading this bought back some fond memories for me you are truly blessed love to you all
Charlie
This is beautiful. Tom, Shep, and Odette are very lucky to have the dad they have.
Megan
This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly moving. It actually got me a little teary eyed. Wonderful job!
Sydney
This is such a beautiful letter. Honestly it made my heart swell
Jillian
This was beautiful and made this pregnant lady tear up! All the reasons to enjoy our little ones and appreciate the small moments. Thank you for sharing. ♥️
Adiva
Wow…
Sara
As a mum of three girls all grown up this bought back a lot of fond moments for me I miss the cuddles and kisses from them my 13 year old is at the stage where don’t come near me is often her fav words but I’m still very blessed as are you and gen your children are beautiful and this letter is very touching love to you all
Jackie
This is beautiful ❤️ I write my daughter a letter every birthday for her to read when she gets older. I want her to read about what she did that year and how much I love her. I can’t wait until she is able to read them ❤️
Hope Hurley
This is so sweet! Honestly brought tears to my eyes. Your family is adorable, Gen. I love seeing pictures of all of you together on Instagram. I always look forward to your posts. Those kids are just so so so cute! You are very blessed.
Jenayle
Thank you for sharing some of your personal life with us. This is amazing
Diana
Oh man you made me cry, you are so right, being parents can change us for the best if we let ourselves apreciatte all the little things!
Aaliyah Peña
Never have I seen a more beautiful, humble family. You all are absolutely inspiring. Jared, this letter was beautiful, and I can already see the tears and laughs that will come to your children’s faces when they do read this letter. Genevieve, what a beautiful, beautiful family you have my darling. Such a passionate letter that you have decided to share with us. All the love. Xx
Maria
That literally brought me to tears. I feel like everybody loves there parents, but we never really appreciate them as much as they should be. Yes, I am not a parent, and I won’t be for quite a while, but reading this really made me appreciate my parents so much more. Thank you so much Jared, for allowing me to realize everything my parents have had to deal with, for making me realize that they are not thanked half as much as thy should be, and for giving me a new perspective of parenthood. Thanks again?
~an ordinary teen❤️
Jacquelin
This is so beautiful. You guys are such great parents and I appreciate that you are willing to share your lives with us. I hope you continue to have many great blessings and a wonderful life.
Bene
This made me get FULL heart! ❤
Shannon
Just beautiful! Love your family so much:)
Quezia Jones
This is so beautiful! ???
Nadia
I was smiling through the entire letter. Beautiful! Once again I am reminded that there are great fathers out there.
Kimberly
That’s so pretty and sweet. Your children will cherish this one day and hopefully know how amazing being a parent is! #AKF
Anika
This is one of the sweetest things I have ever read. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Kim
So beautiful.
Jared has a beautiful heart. You are so nice for sharing this beautiful piece of your life with us.
Nayab
That was absolutely beautiful and he turned something that many find to be “a hassle” into something positive.
Júlia
My God, it’s beautiful!! ♡♡♡
Alyssa Jimenez
This solidifies for me what an amazing person Jared is and that you are for that matter. The awareness and support you have raised and given in the name of mental health is amazing. Thank you. Though I dont know you personally, you feel like friends. (I am so down for a trip to Austin from my home in San Antonio should you ever want to make a new friend though! Lol)
Sylvia
Congratulations on you new blog. And thank you for sharing this wonderful, personal letter from Jared to your children. For someone who says he finds it difficult, he certainly writes very well. I’m sorry he doesn’t want to persue it for himself. The kids are very blessed to have you both and I hope you nave many, many years of happiness. And I’m so glad you’ve decided to share your passions with us. Cheers!
makayla knight
oh wow jared that was amazing!! I love it and you’re amazing at everything
Pamela
Wow , just reading this made me cry. Literally. It may me cry for various reasons. 1. Because sometimes we see actors act and do their thing on camera but you don’t know sometimes that they to are humans just like us and have a life to live and have family they care about. I’ve seen jared in supernatural and other movies and he is a great actor and you can see beyond his acting career that he is more than an actor. You can see he is a noble and nice person. And 2nd reason this made me cry it’s because I someday which to have kids of my own and to feel the things he wrote and that he feels maybe everyday with his children. I have a hard time having good kids, but I don’t lose hope a day I have faith in God that it will happen when it’s suppose to happen. So, to conclude I think it was an amazing well written letter that I know for sure his kids will a
APPRECIATE AND HONOR FOREVER.
Rose Stewart
This was the most touching letter ever. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Steph
Thanks a lot for making me cry… Very sweet ? You are all so lucky to have one another.
Cassie Ramirez
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful letter. It warmed my heart!
Susan
Yes. Thank you to our kids who help us see the world through unfiltered eyes. I was also an upholstery artist. Hey, the sofa was begging for it.
Dee
This is very beautiful and a powerful message from an amazing man.
Lori
This letter is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read (and I’m a librarian!) As someone who grew up with abusive and absentee parents who never let me experience any sort of love as a child, knowing there are truly loving parents like you and Gen out there gives me hope for mankind. Thank you for sharing and warming my heart.
Beth
That was a beautiful letter. You have a wonderful relationship with your children. You guys are amazing parents. Love seeing pictures of your beautiful children. Thank you for sharing Jared did a wonderful job writing it!!!
Rebecca
This is the most beautiful thing! You two are some of the best parents I’ve seen. And i know one day your children will be more proud, everyday, to call y’all their parents. I look forward to reading more on your blog. 🙂
Ashley
This is so beautiful. Jared, I can tell from this letter alone that you are an amazing father to your kids. I have no doubt that they will grow up never once doubting your love for them. ?
Courtney
Thank yor for sharing this with the world. its beautiful!
Sophia Tingley
That is so, so sweet. Jared is truly an amazing person and you are very very lucky to have him as a husband and your kids are extremely lucky to have him as a father. You have warmed my heart with this precious loving note. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Ariana
This is such a sweet letter. As a teenager, I wish that my father was at least half the man that Jared is. I hope that as Tom and Shep and Odette grow up that they realize what amazing and beautiful parents they’ve been gifted with. Don’t let them take you for granted!
Paige Jenkins
Love, love, loved this!! It brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. You have such a beautiful family and continue to inspire daily! Thank you for sharing this
spnmom
What a beautiful piece Jared wrote. Thank you for sharing something so special and intimate to your family. You both have such a prolific way with words. And watching your family grow just makes my heart swell with admiration. And I won’t lie. A little pride as fans of you both. To see a ‘celebrity’ couple be so ‘real’ and down to earth, and willing to bare their souls to the public is incredible. Bringing about awareness for things you believe in, while risking your ‘fame’. You give people faith in mankind when so many role models do not. Have a wonderful summer and enjoy those kiddos. They grow up in the blink of an eye. <3
Rachel Perry
This is so incredibly beautiful.
Missy Hodge
Wow! This is beautiful. Jared has such an amazing way with words. Thank you for sharing your precious family with us.
Margaret Guadarrama
This is by far the most beautiful letter I have ever read!! It brought tears to my eyes and has opened my eyes a little more to the beauty of little things.
Jessica moffatt
That was the most beautiful and heartfelt story I’ve ever read. Those kids should be happy and proud to have such loving parents. You are all blessed to have each other.
vanessa páez
this is, by far, the most beautiful thing I have ever read. thank you for sharing this with us ?
Margherita
I was crying reafing that. Jared is a special dad, i’ve always thought that about him since first photos of him with Tom and all his insta,tweets and storiea that i saw and heard from him about his kids during the cons. So, thanx a lot Gen to share this pearl with all of us. Hugs and kisses ?❤
Ingrid
Thank you for sharing! Works that way for moms too. I never knew such live. Also, thanks for your anti bullying work from an adult who endured intense bullying as a kid. Remember always keep fighting! PS. We share July 19 birthday and being Polish. Hope u make it to Cleveland, this side of heaven
Suelen Mileski
Family is precious, and this family is blessed. Thanks Jared and Gen for show us the LOVE. Our children need to know how much love we have for they , show they, no matter wath.
Stephanie
Amazing! This letter captures what it’s really like to be a parent. So much of this hits so close to home. They will always have a reminder of how much they are loved.
Anwesha Raha
Jared, I don’t know how to say that but you just shed me tears, like my father is telling me those exact words right now. Fathers are great. They will protect you with all they have. My father is not different from them. He never expressed his feeling towards me but I can say he loves me more than anything in the whole universe. I can see that. I don’t need any evidence for that. On Father’s Day he got angry with me. He yelled at me for some reasons. Must be i did something wrong that time. But you know when i was sleeping he came to me and was soothing his hands on my adam and hair and kissed me on the temple. He was crying literally. I was pretending that I was asleep but I could feel every damn moments. He grab my hands and kissed. It’s the most undefined beautiful moment I’ve had ever experienced. That day he brought me some chocolates and tried to apologize for his deeds. But technically it was my fault. I made him mad at me. But you know I love that Father’s Day for those reasons. And I’m very blessed to have someone like him as a father. He’s my guardian angel in every way. I can’t repay him ever. So Baba I love you so much that you don’t have any idea. As a little girl of your giant heart i will never left you. If it’s for the education or the damn marriage I’ll never left you alone. I will never marry anyone. I hate marriage and you know that, right? I can’t stay without you. You always will be the “First Man” of my life. There’s no second one. Thank you Jared for this emotional letter. I can’t control my tears to fall. Damn it! I just love it! Really, in every way Tom, Shep and Odette are lucky and blessed to have you as a father. Love to Padalecki family. Love to all fathers out there. To Fathers, you’re the strongest man that we have ever asked for!?????
Becca
Absolutely beautiful. In today’s world, it such a blessing to see there are still amazing people who can exude so much love for each other and their family. Continue to share that positive energy.
Valeria
Jered you should write often carts to every body,
Bridget McDonough
This is absolutely beautiful. You have really lucked out with such a loving husband and father. I have always seen Jared as this type of guy. Not to get creepy, but last year I was going through some hard times and he seemed like someone I could talk to. I sent him various messages explaining what was going on in my life over Instagram (Bmcd101 is my user btw) and just pouring out feelings helped, because I knew I couldn’t do that with my parents or anyone really. I am so glad that your kids will always have people to talk to. They truly are blessed.
Kylie Brinza
I am a huge fan an of Jared as an actor. I always thought he was a great person as well but I never truly knew who much of an amazing man, husband, and father he really is. Tom, Shep, and Odette are extremely lucky to have a father like Jared. Once they are old enough to fully understand this letter, if they hadn’t already, they will too know that.
Kelly Silva
Wow….This letter really brought into light what being a parent is all about. My kids are grown now, and the discovery maybe a bit different but the feelings for my children are the same. Thank you so much for sharing.
Elizabeth Duffie
This honestly makes me so happy!
Hannah Shaw
Absolutely beautiful. We have twin boys and as i sat and read this to my husband we both are shaking our heads and smiling. To put into words everyday life, to see it through a childs eyes and understand it as a parent and acknowledge the beauty of what they have taught him…. it is a beautiful thing! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Genevieve Online
I’m so proud of you and your family. ♥
Laila
I don’t think I’ve ever read anything that captures being a parent so perfectly. This is beautifully written. Thank you so much for sharing!
Ashley H
Though, in all fairness, it does kind of look like a blank canvas. ? This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Laura
Rhank you for sharing! Wonderful thoughts and words!
Raylyn
I’m in tears right now. It’s so sweet and beautiful. ?????????
Cat
This is really wonderful, it’s especially wonderful to me because my own father is the opposite – he isn’t thankful for me being in his life at all. So thank you both, Jared for writing this & Gen for sharing it, for showing people like me that there truly are good men out there that DO love, cherish & support their children. Men that want their children in their lives, but more importantly want those children to be happy people (in the long run at least, as whilst their in time out for throwing something at you they probably aren’t too happy, but that’s all normal). This give me hope where my own father has caused a lot of pain, that there are good men out there who are kind & supportive & who will be good fathers. That not all of them are like my own. I know it must be the case logically, but the reality of it isn’t something someone who has a terrible father gets to see, but this does show it.
So whilst you’re thankin your kids, I guess I’m thanking you.
Cat.
XoX
Diane
Genevieve,
Thank you for sharing this amazing and heartfelt letter. Having had, not one, but two fathers that consistently failed to lift me up or bring good into my life, I am in awe of the raw love and graciousness expressed here; not only by the writing of something so beautiful but by the sharing of these special words with complete strangers.
If all kids knew this kind of support, the world would be a much kinder place.
I wish unending love and eternal joy to you and your family and am filled with gratitude for the chance to bear witness to this message. You and Jared are genuinely wonderful human beings.
Miki
This is the most beautiful thing that I have ever read, every word and moment described is perfection!
Nancy
There are no words. Much love and happiness to all of you. ❤
Natalie
Absolutely beautiful. Such a humbled, kind hearted man. You’re very lucky to have him as your husband and father of your children 🙂
L.C.
I HAVE NEVER SEEN OR READ ANYTHING LIKE THIS FROM ANYONE!?? This is EPIC! And very inspirational! ??
Paula
What a beautiful letter Jared. From a mother to a father, I know and feel every word.
Wendy Holden
Very heartfelt and real this is one of the best parts of being a parent experiencing the many wonderful things we forget about as we become an adult ❤️
Billy Wells
I really loved the letter. I can relate to a lot of it. You guys are awsome parents. Love u guys.
Danelle David
This was amazing. Jared really is an amazing person all around. Gen and the kids are lucky to have him 🙂
Larisa Tayler
Oh my gosh, this made me cry… ?? You guys are such wonderful parents to Shep, Tom, and Odette. I want to be just like you, Gen, and my husband to be just like you, Jared (in our own ways). Your kids are extremely lucky to have you!
Stephanie Perez
A real love note! So SWEET. Thank you for sharing, Gen! May God bless you, Jared, Tom, Shep, and Odette. Sending big hugs from Miami, Florida.
Danelle David
Jared really is an amazing person all around. Gen and the kids are lucky to have him 🙂
Shailika
I never thought of Jared as a dad, as he is a real charm but after reading this letter I really wish my dad also writes me something like this some day!!! 🙂 we all know Jared and Jensen are really handsome and charming men but with the time we are also getting to know how perfect kinda human beings they are 🙂 Thank you Gen for sharing such a beautiful letter with us 🙂
Danelle David
This a really sweet letter. Gen and the kids are really lucky to have him 🙂
Stephanie
This was absolutely beautiful to read. Thank you so much for sharing this treasure. Wishing you and your family all the best!!
Hilary
Wow. A truly beautiful perspective.
Lindsay
This letter made me ugly cry so hard. Jared’s way of expressing himself is displayed beautifully here, and I can only hope that my future husband loves our children as much as this and that my own father sees things in the same light Jared does. Your kids are incredibly lucky to have the both of you as parents!! Xx
Rochelle Hanson
So beautiful… Made me cry. What amazing parents you two are and how lucky Tom, Shep and Odette are too have you both ❤️
Lisa Owens
Beautiful and heart felt, Jared is a wonderful dad!!!
Daphne
I have no words and am utterly speechless. The luckiest kids
In the world to have a dad such as Jared. Keep up the great job, Dad (and Mom). ❤️❤️❤️
Makayla Dawn Deleon
You guys are such amazingly wonderful parents. I know parenting is tough (even though i dont have any myself) but you guys push through it when many people dont. My own father left my mother and i when i was just 2 and never cared to look back, but to know that there are fathers (and mothers) like you guys somewhere out there, gives me hope that one day i will have my own beautiful family with a father that is willing to stick through it all, not just for me but my children. God bless yall in everything yall do!
Meredith
love ❤️
Dominique Kolp
I am reading it and crying in the same time. They will appreciate to have a wonderful dad like that. I wish mine will have been half of what he is. I wish him more happy father days.
Tonia Matthews
What a beautiful letter! Children are such a wonderful blessing and sometimes in the midst of raising them we forget that. Mine are 22 20 and 16! I so miss them as babies . My oldest just moved an 1 1/2 from me and alrhough not that far feels like the moon. This time does fly and although I could do without the extra sunrises. I am so thankful God blessed me with these precious beings. Thank you for sharing this with us and reminding me of all the good and crazy memories 🙂
Lisa
❤❤❤
Melissa
I love this. ❤️❤️❤️
Jessica Miller
This was so moving and touching it nearly brought me to sobbing. It’s so refreshing to read the genuine emotions of such an amazing and loving father. His compassion is contagious!
Stephanie Philbrook
Gen, Thank you for sharing this with us.
Jared, Thank you for letting this be shared. You are amazing with words. I haven’t gotten to your chapter in #fdewb, tbh I’m not ready lol. Please keep writing. Love
NicHammer
What a beautiful letter. It really expreses all the feelings our parents have for us. I also consider this piece of heart like art will be more appreciated through the years pass.
Larissa
I’m speechless! What an amazing reading! Thank u!
Emily Anderson
This made me cry. I hope y’all are doing well, especially the three wonderful children you have raised that I know will grow up to be great at what they choose to do. They will most certainly excell at it, with them having you and Jared as parents. Two wonderful people who are certainly ambitious and most definetly in love. I hope to do as well in life as you all have. Before I sign off, the last thing I’d like to say is thank you. Thank you both for being family to all of your fans, especially to the ones who needed it most.
Carol
I would like to thank you for sharing this beautiful letter. It is amazing to see that , She, Tom and Odette have an amazing father. That he has been there every step of the way. This letter made me laugh,cry and see a part of Jared that we don’t get to see often. Your children are truly blessed.
Kayla Carman
Absolutely beautiful, brought tears to my eyes and I am beyond happy for those kids and the fact that they have an amazing father who loves them so much. It’s pure and beautiful. My heart is warmed, I wish nothing but the best to you both and your family
-kayla
Bonnie
This letter brought back all the same feelings I had when I was raising my two boys. I’m going to share this with the both of them–who are now raising their own little ones.
Anna
This letter is so amazing! It just shows what great parents you both can be. It may not seem like it at times, but kids truly are blessings in our lives.
Kimber
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Danielle Pierce
That is freaking adorable letter I have ever read and he is the most amazing dad ever! Love this
Tracey
This is wonderful!!! Thank you so very much for sharing!!! I read it to my hubby, and we both understand & agree with it completely.
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Christina Rupe
What a beautiful tribute to your kids! A treasure box keeper for sure!!
Amalia DaCosta
This is the most beautiful thing ever. Your kids are luck to have you and Jared as parents.
Claudia
Thank you for sharing this.
Jeanette
Thank you for sharing this. Enjoy your children. Life goes by so fast.
Tammy Lewis
This is the most heart touching and beautiful letter I have ever read. Your family is very blessed to have such love.
Jamie
Wow. So beautiful. Truly a blessing to read. Thank you Jared and Gen!
Katelyn
That’s really beautiful, like really! I wrote a letter to my dad once but never sent it. It was following my parents divorce and I told him how I felt. I regret not sending it, wish I could see what he would have said. The dad I know now is nothing like the dad I knew back then.
Melinda
Absolutely beautiful! God bless you and your family. xo
Abigail
I am one only 16 (not looking to be a mother any time soon) and two I’m a girl so I won’t be a father but many years in the future I hope to be a mother. This letter, though I cannot relate it makes me aspire to be as good a mother as he is a father one day. You Gen and Jared inspire me everyday just to be an overall better person and just to try my hardest to do my best in a world where it’s far too easy to do your worst. Much love to you and your family (also the SPN family).
Lily
I want to be a parent like you are some day, you inspire me to be better.
Jenna
This is absolutely amazing! A great lesson for all dads out there. You are an extremely blessed lady!
cloey
this is so beautiful and thoughtful, words cannot fathom the amount of tears i am shedding right now. jared is such a great dad and you guys are such a wonderful family ♥️
Kayla
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Jared really needs to stop making me cry. This is possibly the most beautiful letter I’ve ever read.
Mackenzie Kernaghan
Thank you so much this is beautiful
Emma
This is so sweet and special, I, still a teenager, do appreciate this just as much as your kids will when they see the letter. I always want kids and I truly hope I get lucky and find someone who cherishes our kids just as your husband does. I mean I am quite young to be thinking about it but personally, it may turn out better if I look up to my role models and think “well now I have my guideline to life, just have to execute it” so I appreciate the post, how blessed your family is, and I appreciate how you highlight dad’s (and mom’s) change our lives and teach us so many things.
Diana Gatica
What a lovely letter. This had me in tears. Gen, congratulations on this beautiful blog, and congratulations on your family. It´s great.
JoAnn
wow….this is absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing. I love all the parent experiences and then the positive thoughts about them at the end.
Maria
A wonderful idea to change things up a bit and view the world from the father’s perspective at Father’s Day. Jared you have said what most parents feel. Children make us young again and sometimes it’s great participating in their world of candy and mischief and following their lead in an adventure. Once in a while make yourself small as them and just follow their lead and play.
Hanna
I really have to thank both you and your husband. Letting us glimpse your lives and encouraging positive activism is a superpower that you both have, so thank you ?
Herissa
Wow!!!!Amazing!!!
Lauren Bradshaw
This letter is the sweetest thing I’ve read all day. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt letter with all of us. This is defiantly what I look for in my future husband.
Lynn Engstrom
Wow. My babies, (yes, I still call them babies), are 22, 20 and 18. Two boys and my baby girl. Just like you. Reading this letter brought me to tears because of the memories. Everyone of the things you talked about , brought funny stories, glimpses of the past in my mind. My Jakob giving our fish Kool-aid because he said “but mommy, they were thirsty”. My oldest, trying to sell his little brother in a rummage sale or the first time I heard my daughter cry. The instant reality that this was going to be different than the boys. Treasure every moment, time goes so fast. We are given this amazing job, to be someone’s Mom and Dad, there isn’t a greater job in the world. Thank you for reminding me that other parents love this job as much as I do!! ❤️
Sheryl
Beautiful!
Jeanne crane
That was one of the most heartfelt heartwarming letter I have read in a very long time.
You are the true meaning of a “dad” not just a father, a very loving dad. More men should put their feelings about what it means to be a dad to their children on paper.
You truly are an amazing man Mr. Padalecki and an inspiration to your beautiful family.
Thank you for the beautiful letter.
Jeanne Crane
MISSISSAUGA, ON CANADA
Alison nixon
This is incredibley beautiful. Truly well said.thank you both for seeing something right in the world. ?
Olivia
Absolutely beautiful.
Key
This is such a beautiful example of fatherhood. It has made me appreciate my father much more than I already did. You have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this with the world! ❤️
Taylor
Father’s are truly a blessing, mine is my greatest hero! It is clear that Jared is a wonderful father.
It has been such a joy and privilege to share a small part in both of your lives, and to see your wonderful examples of parenthood.
Thank you! Sending love to you all.
Erin
This made me cry. It’s beautiful and an amazing perspective on parenting. Thank you so much for sharing.
Beth
THis was truly beautiful.. Tuck it away someplace safe, and then present it to them when they’re old enough to appreciate it. They will treasure this letter forever. I bet that they take it out and read it again and again. Lovely!
NicHammer
Almost forgot, thanks for sharing and sorry for my bad english. I’m a big fan of yours Greetings from Uruguay!
Madison
Can u please adopt me, that was the most beautiful thing I have ever read
sherangi
This is beautiful Jared. And people ask me why I’m still a fan of SPN. Respect and much love to all the families. Always keep smiling, cause you’ll deserve it. ❤
jackson
this is one of the cutest things i’ve ever read. you two are my biggest inspirations in life and i’m so proud to call you my idols.
Allison M.
So instead of Conventions for the TV show… Could you do like a parenting one too? (Totally kidding.. Kind of…)This is amazing and brought happy tears! Its so great to see fathers who are so involved and loving, in such a crazy world! Those munchkins are so lucky to have such amazing parents.
Taizeth
Aww. On a side note, i instinctively snickered at the ” chasing squirrels” part. Squirrels are shifty little suckers. I dont try and catch them, but i do try to catch my dog that is trying to catch the squirrel.
Ti
This is so beautiful. Tom, shep and odette are so so lucky that they have Jared. This letter honestly brought tears to my eyes. Wish you guys the best and congrats on finally launching your blog!
Joy
⚠️ you can totally ignore this comment if you want ⚠️ Breaks my heart… but also lifts it up. Its so great to have a man out there like JP. He is a wonderful father (unlike the lack thereof in my life) and I know his kids will grow to appreciate him and maybe one day look back and realize how truly blessed they are.
Jared— I love you. I know I may not ever meet you, but throughout my jounrey of bingewatching SPN in late 2014 on whim… I would have found you. The year after I had been falsley diagnosed with bipolar depression and not treated for my anxiety, the year I met Sam (and Dean, and Castiel of course!). I say this is all honesty not just as a fan or for a need of attention; I wouldn’t have made it through that year with the show and Sam. And without you, there would be no Sam. Sure another actor could do it but definitely not the way that you can. You are Sam.
Thank you for being there for me when you had no idea you were. When you fathered me through tough situations and continue to show me how a real father would & should be.
Gen—there was awhile where I held so dearly to Jared and his role on the show that I let my view of Ruby and you marrying him blikd me of who you are as a person and fill me with empty jealousy. Thank you for being the woman he needs that builds him up and keeps him strong. For advicating all that you do and parenting your children with care that I can only (and if we’re being severly honest, sometimes literally) dream of.
Much love ❤️,
Joy Estes
Chantal
What a beautiful gift to your children. Thank you for sharing such a privileged moment.
Kerrin
What a beautiful letter. You both are amazing parents. Keep up the great work with your parenting.
Pratiksha Pattanaik
This is so pure and beautiful. I am sure Jared, despite all ups and downs, you are and will continue to be a great father. And Gen, how cool as a Mom are you?
Kenia
This made me cry. I was thinking about my dad while I was reading this. Jared is the best dad for those children. Thank you Gen && Jared for making a happy family. This is the best thing ever!,
Love you guys.
Lizzie
This is beautifully written! I felt all of the emotion while reading this. I am not a parent but this brought me to tears. I lost my father when I was 10 and this reminded me of him. Thank you for sharing this letter! Your children are very blessed to have such a wonderful father.
Daniela Vassolo
I’m 17 and as a daughter there are countless times when i take advantage of my parents’ unconditional love. I take it for granted and sometimes i forget how blessed i am to have parents that support me through it all and sacrifice so much for my happiness. Thank you for reminding how amazing parents are and how much i love mine.
Caty
WE ALL NEED A DAD LIKE JARED!
Lena
Read this after yet another episode of emotional abuse from my Dad that has me contemplating suicide for the umpteenth time. Thank you for showing me that there are good Dads out there and that ending my life won’t suddenly make my bad one change. All it will do is prove him right that I’m the worthless, useless failure he always tells me I am. I really needed this.
Panagiota
Great speech….i really believe that your kids will love it once they read it!
Keep on you two guys, ??
Abigail
I am one only 16 (and not looking to become a mom any time soon) and two i am a girl so i wont be a father but many years into the furter i hope to become a mother. This letter, though i cannot relate it makes me aspire to be as good a mother as he is a father one day. You, Genevieve and Jared inspire me everyday to be an overall better person and try and do my best in a world where its far too easy to do your worst. Much love to you and your family, and to the Supernatural family which is one of the best things i have ever been a part of <3
Sarah Wylde
I’m in tears.
Thank you both for sharing such an intimate letter?
Thank you for taking the sadness I was feeling this third fathers day without my father and making me remember, and be greatful for the moments like those I got to enjoy with him.
Nenah
Well now I have a lump in my throat. Truly beautiful words, you’re all so blessed ❤
Jaime
This was wonderfully written and is something that “dads”that aren’t in the picture should read. They should know what they are missing out on. Thank you for being you Jared!
Jaime
Sorry for the duplicate post
Megan
I cried reading this and my heart grew. I’m young and I fell in love with supernatural and then your beautiful family and the love you show to your children. Thank you for sharing this with the world and filling my heart with even more love for the Padalecki family. ❤️
Angelia Sinclair
So touching…. I hope he wrote it on paper so the kids will have this beautiful sentiment in their Daddy’s handwriting. He might not think he writes neat enough, but I promise (speaking from experience) that the kids will one day cherish not only these words written to them, but the handwriting of their Father, as well. Both my parents have passed, and I absolutely love reading their letters written in their handwriting. .. it makes them seem not so far away.
Jaime
This was beautifully written! I wish all the “dads” that weren’t in the picture could read it. They should know what they are missing. Thank you for being you Jared ❤️
Nicole
As a mom of boys, first I laughed along with every line…
And then I cried. (A good cry, don’t worry.)
I’m getting ready to send my boys off for their summer vacation with the grands (and of course, again, I can’t go with them bc of work) and they’re 8 and 5 but just five minutes ago they were 4 and 1. I don’t bend over to hug my 8yo anymore. (His daddy is 6’5″) and while those early days with sleepless nights seemed never ending, not I’m racing to catch every grain of sand slipping through the hourglass.
I love this. Thank you for sharing, Gen ?
Nicole
*now
Linda Smith
I laughed and cried. I just kept nodding my head going “yep! Yep!” I could feel the love in every word. You are wonderful for sharing it with us. You two are doing an amazing job. Many more happy memories to come! Thank you so much.
Juliana
This is absolutely beautiful!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Alexsandra
This one of the sweetest things I have ever read.
Alice
This is best thing I’ve read today. Made my day. Love you Jared always.
Deanne
That is beautiful!
Stacy
SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE CANCERIAN I SHOULD KNOW I JUST CELEBRATED MY 48th birthday on June 26th
Srishti
This is the most beautiful letter a father could write for their children. It really touched my heart ❤️ I am a fan of Jared since Supernatural’s pilot episode and this has made me respect him more.
Amy
What an amazing perspective that every parent should have!! Too soon we lose our lizard hunting skills and our best excuse EVER to watch TMNT and Spongebob. Us parents are blessed. We have been given the privilege of being a parent. I mean, in all honestly, wouldn’t we all be in better health with the spontaneous sprints and indulgences in our fav candy?!? Here’s to always being forever young and appreciating those that make us that!! ♡♡♡
Christine
That is so beautiful, I’m in tears. Jared is a special person and I’m glade you two have the happy, loving family you both deserve so much. Love is all a family needs and with that you are the richest people in the world.
Anni
What a special letter! It’s not always easy to remember the joy that kids are bringing into your life. It’s so important to stop and count your blessings now and then <3 You have a beautiful family, Gen, thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Hailey Watson
This is absolutely beautiful Jared. Thank you for being a kind soul in this world. I wish there were more dad’s like you in this world. Because some kids out there could use one with as much heart as you have. Thank you.
Carly Brown
Tom, Shep, and Odette are so lucky to have a father like Jared.
Alexandra Dressler
As a huge fan of supernatural, as well as a huge fan of the cast outside of the show, and as a single mother raising 2 boys… I am brought to tears over this letter. The love radiates from every word and explains parenthood so well… one of the hardest but most rewarding and best jobs there is. It makes my heart smile seeing the abundance of love not only in this letter but that you guys post daily. You are amazing parents and role models to us all. Thank you for sharing some of your most intimate moments with us, you guys have become part of our little family.. much love to you both!!
Jaylee Rodriguez
I shed a couple tears reading this. Absolutely beautiful! I hope the kids have a handwritten copy they can keep forever ♥️
Viki Kapusta
Jared and Gen,
You two definitely know how to parent. Thank you two for showing the world that it’s not just some extra work to take care of others and making us all aware that there’s always a way. Thank you for being the light in your kids’ life and all of ours’. Inspiring us everyday in every way possible.
Rea Cupit
This was incredibly and beautifully written. <3 Thank you Jared and Gen for sharing this heartfelt letter with us. It gave me all the feels, and reminded me to also be a bit more patient and take in the secret beauties of life. Much love and hugs to your family! <3
Taylor
I honestly cried reading this. Probably jus pms, but still, it held so much meaning, you can tell he really loves them.
Maggie
This is the sweetest thing I’ve ever read and has made me cry like a baby. Ive been missing my own father lately, and I can’t wait to see him and thank him for all he’s done for me. Thank you for reminding me to be greateful
Devni
This is beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. Couldn’t have said it any better. Love this ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing this with us ?
Shavona
Wonderful! They are going to love this when they get older. Blessings Jared
Brianna
I cried reading this. Wish I had a parent like Jared or Gen. Even if they aren’t my parents, they taught me more then my parents have. Gen, Jared, if you see this, thank you for raising me?
Cathy Dove
Jared，you are a great father. This is a really cute and beautiful letter，they don’t understand them all yet，but when they grow up，they will understand all of these and appreciate how much you love them.
Diana
Thank you for sharing this cute words of real Father!
You and your family are great,kindhearted people and I wish you lots of love, happiness and health!
Have a good luck with your blog ???
E.R. Single mom
Wish I had been this kind of parent.
Hannah
This is honestly so beautiful ❤️❤️
Lexus Palacios
This was probably the most beautifully written and heartfelt letter I’ve read in a long time. The love Jared has for his family GMH. It’s such a beautiful piece and I’m happy you shared it with us. Love y’all!!!
Nivedita Kholia
I am touched after reading this. Makes me feel wish I had that lovely (most importantly, understanding) daddy, too. This was really nice of you to share this with us so that all those who are/to be a father (even a mother) read this and feel it so that they have a better understanding with their children. This brought tears to my eyes. Lovely!
Ellis
This is so cute
KaniKa
This is so beautiful… After posting my comments here, I am going to call my parents and tell them I love you. It’s amazing… 🙂
Hindybeee...
Wow!!! ??????
Mardia
This is beautiful and I cried for like an hour after reading. Jared has such a hard, demanding job. And he’s constantly on the moove. He’s living proof that you can still be an excellent parent while doing what you love. My childhood wasn’t great, my parents weren’t great either. And for the longest time I have been afraid of having vhildren and putting them through the same without meaning to. My dream job is to be an actress, and I told myself that children was not an option if I wanted to do either job right. I DO want children, I DO want a family, a healthy one. Thank you for showing us that it can be done. That you can juggle hectic schedules and being a parent and mental health (or lack there of) and still have joy and wonder in your life. Always Keep Fighting, right?
Sakshi Mishra
Awww! This is adorable! 😀 <3
HI Gen (i hope you don't mind me calling you by that name)…. you and jared are simply amazing in every way… and together you twi are n times better…i truely adore you both as persons, couple, parents….and yeah Family…..yours is simply beautiful! God bless you 5….
loads of love <3 :* ,
Sakshi (from India)
NJ
It’s so beautiful! Started tearing up 🙂 Wish you all happiness and success in this wonderful journey <3
Adrianna
OMGosh! This is so beautiful! I knew frim day one I live Jared from SPN and You from SPN as ruby! But this is so amazing!!!! I love it! You guys are the perfect family ever! I follow you guys each on Instagram! But what i will get to say is that this is such a tear and heart felt letter! We all wish we had a family like you guys, but my mother is my whole world! She is my mother and father! She pulled me and her throughout so many hard times! I love her so much!
Thxs Gen and jared
Riya
I’m awestruck after reading this. The feelings and emotions of a parent have hit me hard. You guys are one of the best parents in the world with such a beautiful relationship with your children. Love you guys
Catherine
Thank you Jared for reminding me, that I too really have a loveing husband and father to my two boys, and that I should appreciate him more every day.
Helia
Thank you so muchhhhhh dear Gen . This is so sweet Jared is a wonderful human being❤??
Beth Lovell
I wish I had of done that when mine were little! Now they are 18 and 20, both girls. You two are a great couple!
Maryam
This letter is unbelievably beautiful.
Nothing else can be said
Heather
The two of you are role models to me in so many ways, the way how you raise you children, your general way of life, your charity work and with the blog and this letter as an inspiration for me as an aspiring journalist.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Lots of love and many greetings from Germany!
Shaista
Really beautiful and touching! I love this letter so much! It’s genuine, cute and lovely! You have the best family! Congrats Gen!
victor
This is so beautiful and pure, this actually made my day better. THANK YOU!!!
Monika
Wow. What a letter. I’m completely flashed by
your writing. It’s what many parents think but
often not say at all. We all should tell our kids
we are thankful to have them changing our lives
in a very special wonderful way. I am a mother and I’m thankful to have my daughter and I’m thankful to have her in my life every single day.
Ayesha irshad
Hey gen and jared! Once again youve made us cry (tears of happiness) and thats okay because these things make my really bad days into good ones! And i could really use a little support right now from anyone really. But i just wanna say thank you to the padalecki family for bringing smiles to many faces.❤️
Anushka Choudhary
That was the most beautiful thing i have ever came across.❤️
Even though i am not a parent right now.. it gave me feels as to how beautiful it will be to become one!!
Love you Gen & Jared!!
Bless you and your family! ?
Hailey baxley
I cried. Just a little. This is so beautiful and you (jared) are such a wonderful dad that Tom, shep, and Odette, are so so lucky to have. And thank you Gen for sharing this beautiful post. Tom, Shep, and Odette are lucky to have you too.
Rachel
Thank you so much for sharing!! This is what I love about the Supernatural family, that y’all feel safe enough to include all of us in your everyday lives, along with the special times. You are amazing parents and amazing human beings, so thank you❤ I hope someday I can express my appreciation in person! Much love!❤❤
Cashmere
That was so beautiful, I got misty eyed as I read it. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything so heart warming form a father to his children. I love it.
Daizy Naranjo
This is the most beautiful sentimental expression I have ever heard or read in my life!! Way to go Mr & Mrs. Padalecki.
Monica
Wow this is absolutely beautiful, Jared. You are such a special human being and you deserve all the amazing things that happen to you in life. Thank you for allowing us to get a glimpse of who you are when we don’t see you and in your private and vulnerable moments.
I’ve followed your career and supported everything you do for so many years now and I’m so proud of who you are and the man you’ve grown up to be. The first time I saw you, you were just a kid but you had something special that made me take a different kind of interest in you than I do in other actors or “celebrities”.
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Wow this is absolutely beautiful, Jared. You are such a special human being and you deserve all the amazing things that happen to you in life. Thank you for allowing us to get a glimpse of who you are when we don’t see you and in your private and vulnerable moments.
I’ve followed your career and supported everything you do for so many years now and I’m so proud of who you are and the man you’ve grown up to be. The first time I saw you, you were just a kid but you had something special that made me take a different kind of interest in you than I do in other actors or “celebrities”.
You’ve proved me right time and time again that everything I’ve invested in you, my time, love, support, positive thoughts and even money are absolutely worth it. You make the world a better place and I’m so happy to live in this world at the same time as you and just knowing you exist makes me feel good and makes me feel hope for the world.
Thanks to you, I remember to always keep fighting, to love myself first and to always remember that I am enough. Every time I have a bad day or feel like giving up I remember that there’s hope and that I can get up and live to fight another day. I truly love you, not in a “you are so hot, I’m in love with you” kind of way but in a “thank you for existing because you give me hope for this world” kind of way.
Thank you for giving us countless hours of entertainment, for helping me escape my life to fight monsters with my favorite hunter or to just live in the little town in Connecticut that I call my happy place. I will always support you, no matter what you do.
I’m proud to see you grow more and more everyday not only as an actor but also as a man, as a father, husband, friend, son, and brother, I might not know you in your private life and you might not know I exist aside from the few seconds a year that I get to stand in front of you at conventions but I will always feel a connection to you and wish you have the best life you can imagine.
I always say I love you a thousand times when I see you, as much as I’d like to say other things, that’s always the first thing that comes out and I mean it every time. Thank you for being you and for giving us so much. All my love, Monica
(A Supernatural/Gilmore Girls fan from Venezuela living in Miami)
Ps: Gen, thanks for sharing this with us, you are amazing and I’m so happy you guys have each other. I love you both.
(I know You will probably never read this but I just felt like writing it)
Sarah
Awe. That is so sweet. I honestly cried most of the way thru his thank you’s. From that letter alone we can see just how great of a dad Jared is. Happy 5th Father’s day and I hope and pray that every year is full of every bit of the goodness he’s seen thus far.
Valerie Liakopoulos
Thank you for sharing this with you Gen. This made me laugh and giggle so many times. Odette, Thomas, and Shep are damn lucky to have an amazing father like Jared. This is truly written by an amazing father/husband. No matter what people say about this, I will always love anything said by either you or Jared. This is a beautiful letter and it made my day so much brighter.
Fatema
Doesn’t surprise me that this letter is so sweet.
wahj
this makes me want to be a parent!
thank you for sharing this.
Lauren
Beautiful thoughts and so beautifully written. This was such a joy to read!
Sarah
This had me laughing and then almost cry, I really thank you for sharing it, love and family are so important we often don’t take time to be reminded of it. Your family sounds like a blessing to your lives ☺️ I wish you all the happiness possible :).
Beautiful beautiful words.
Love from Paris xxx
Nino
Wow.. just beautiful…
Monika
Wow. What a letter. I´m completly flashes by your writing. This is what most parents think but often not say. We all should tell our kids mor often that we are thankful to have them changing our lifes in a very special wonderful way and that we really love the. I am a mother and I´m thankful since every day my daughter came into my life.
Valerie
Magnifique ?
ridita
Thank you so much for sharing this with us…
talia
this is absolutely so cute
Ingrid van der Veen
That is absolutely amazing. I almost had tears running down my face ! Gen, you and the kids are so lucky to have Jared, you make eachother happy! Enjoy your time togheter and don’t waist any of it.
(Sorry for my bad english, I’m Dutch)
Groetjes!
Lamya
I’m Dutch too. ( deze brief was zo eerlijk en mooi ik kon het echt niet meer droog houden. )
Leora
This is so beautiful and touching❤❤
Lamya
I loved this letter so much. Jared, you really are a great father to your children. They should be very lucky to have you as dad.
Laura
Wow. What a heartfelt and beautiful letter. I hope Jared writes them more letters throughout their childhood. They would be nice keepsakes when they’re older. You two are wonderful parents and a wonderful couple xx
Kathryn West
I came to motherhood late – 42 in fact. A complete surprise! My energy levels are lower than in my 30’s & I wish it had happened sooner but it is the most amazing journey. I can relate to almost every word Jared wrote! I am on my 5th Mothers Day and so far always spend the day with my nearly 5 yr old boy, being thankful for being a Mum! We’re off Paw Patrol now, it’s all about Sofia, Elena, Kion and Pingu….. I love them! I love these windows into your lives; thank you for sharing them. You are a beautiful family inside and out xx
Monika
This is the most beautiful and touching letter I’ve ever read. ❤
Janine
This brought tears to my eyes! It is so heartfelt and amazingly honest. The love Jared has for your family pours out of every sentence and it is so beautiful. After having such a turbulant relationship with my own father for the better part of 11 years, it makes me immensely happy that there are still men out there who know what it is to be a great parent. Your children are very blessed! Thank you for sharing this <3
Louafi
She is beautiful letter, jared and gen you are awesome parents .
Lisa
??? Literally dad goals. You are blessed beyond compare to have such a loving husband who cares so for his/your children
Babette
This is seriously the most beautiful thing I’ve read in a while. So happy that you posted it Gen! Your family has been an inspiration for me since forever and I can’t wait to have a beautiful family like yours one day.
Natalie
It was amazing! Absolutely I will write letters to my children in the future because it’s great idea and perfect souvenir for me and them.
Tom, Shep, and little Odette are really lucky to have a father like Jared and now like you wrote Gen they may be a little too young to fully appreciate it but later they will understand this letter fully. I love you guys!
(I’m sorry for some mistakes but I’m Polish and my English isn’t perfect ?)
Andriana
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever rea in my entire life?
Ishani
Wow!! You are the most expressive dad I have come across. But then I live in India..? . Writting down your feelings is the most effective way of expressing yourself.
And you nailed it!
Those little things matter the most. They should be very lucky to have you as a father (And of course a great mother). I hope my father writes a letter some day. Of course he loves me, but it would be good to hear it once in a while… ????
Darshana
<3 this letter bought tears in my eyes at the same time a bought a goofy smile. Suddenly i feel more connected to my dad.
Cassidy
this letter has undeniably touched my heart in ways i cannot explain. it made me realize that love is the most precious gift one can possess. i honestly never believed in love. all i knew was that relationships always had a tendency to end in heartbreak, and to see just how much Jared cares for Genevieve, Odette, Shep, and Tom is refreshing. it also kicked my senses in gear, and helped me see that there is so much more life has to offer than heartbreak and violence. life is such an incredible gift, and knowing that it is constantly evolving is a scary thought within itself. but upon processing this letter, i now know that life – and love – work in mysterious ways, but they’re both gifts to be thankful for nonetheless. both Genevieve and Jared continuously inspire me with their compassion and activism, and i will forever be indebted to them. sending the Padalecki family all the love in the world!
Lucia
I’m literally crying right now. This is what I call a LIFE GOAL ♥ I hope one day I will find a man at least half as amazing as your husband is ♥
Reni
This is a beautiful reminder to everyone (parents or not) of how precious the little moments in life are. Your children are so very lucky to have been born into your little family. Thank you for fighting for eveyone’s children and inspiring others to do the same.
Becky
Oh my gosh ? this reduced me to tears and I’m kind of annoyed because now my mascara has found its way from my eyes and onto my cheeks for all these people around me on the bus to judge me on my spontaneous emotion ? but seriously, this is so beautiful and I can truly say that little Tom, Shep, and Odette have the most wonderful, loving and kindhearted parents on the planet. Keep up the good work Gen & Jared! We all have your back 🙂 xxxxxxxx
Becky
Oh my gosh ? this reduced me to tears and I’m kind of annoyed because now my mascara has found its way from my eyes and onto my cheeks for all these people around me on the bus to judge me on my spontaneous emotion ? but seriously, this is so beautiful and I can truly say that little Tom, Shep, and Odette have the most wonderful, loving and kindhearted parents on the planet. Keep up the good work Gen & Jared! We all have your back 🙂 xxx
Elisa
What a beautiful letter! This brought so much joy along reading it!
Holly Glass
How beautiful, being a parent fills a void you never knew existed.
Cathy McKney
Thank you for sharing Jared’s wonderful letter. A wonderful perspective to see the world from and to be able to eloquently put it into words – such a special gift. Blessings to your family always! 🙂
Valéria
Meu DEUS, que mensagem linda e cheia de amor…
Obrigada Gen por compartilhar isso com todos nós, e obrigada mil vezes por ser a pessoa que proporcionou essa alegria para nosso Gigante tão amavel….
Amo vocês
Miry
awwww ❤️️❤️️❤️️ beautiful words by a truly amazing man @jaredpadalecki @nowandgen ??
Claudia
Simply, WOW?
Holly
Such a beautiful letter! You both seem like such wonderful parents, they are so lucky to have you. I’m sure they will understand this letter differently as time goes on, and appreciate it even more. Congratulations on the blog launch, it looks absolutely lovely and I’ll be adding it to my reading list!
Holly x
http://www.thetwinswardrobe.com
Michelle Hilton
That is so wonderful! To have taken everyday complaints and found the special upsides, and then to have captured those feelings. These children are surely loved. Thank you for sharing!
Ishani
Unh.. By mother I meant Gen. Slip of speech.??
Fatemeh
This literally made me cry. Tom, Shep and odette have the most amazing parents, without any doubt. Thank you Gen for sharing this adorable letter with us! love you! <3
Lisa
This is so pure and beautiful ♥️
Salmak
This is so beautifull ❤❤, it made my day
Susanne
What a wonderful letter.Very touching.Your three kids are lucky to have you and Jared being their parents.Thanks for sharing it with us.All imaginable best to you and your beautiful family.Blessings!
Ghazal
beautiful.just beautiful
Susy Kelley
Jared this is So Beyond words Beautiful!
Your 3 Precious Babies will Absolutely Treasure this Forever ❤
Thank You for allowing Us, Your fan’s to be Blessed by sharing this with Us!
Love & Blessing
Susy
M
I am in tears reading this. It is absolutely beautiful. Coming from a background with not such a great experience with fathers myself and for my child as well, it is beyond refreshing, heartwarming, and inspiring to see someone obviously care so deeply about their children, and be the kind of parent a parent is supposed to be. You’re both such an inspiration. Thank you for all you do and thank you for sharing this with us.
Kim lewis
Thank u Jared. As a mother of 3 and grew up without a dad. Thank u. Your children and wife are bless. ❤❤❤
Ashna
Woooow woooow for this precious letter Jaredddd you areee the besttttt fathererr in the whole world to ur kidsss they are so gradfull to have the awsome and amazing fathet like u l lice u so so muchhhhh mannnn bestttt
christine
simply beautiful! thank you Gen for sharing and thank you Jared for being you!
aleena3008
This is so beautiful and heart breaking ? When Tom,Shep and Odette will grow up and read this they will be really happy in a way that no other kid could after reading any of the letters. I must say Jared really do love his kids. Your kids love you more Jared
Andrea
So beautiful, cried all the way through it.
Crina
I’m in tears. This is so beautiful. You’re the most incredible family I’ve ever seen. The love you have for each other , the patience, the grace, the gratitude.. it’s what most people dream about.
Everyone should take notes. What an amazing father, and what an amazing mother.
Love you guys!
GODELVA MOZES
I could not stop smiling reading it ♥
I really admire the way you both living and loving your family. God bless!
Holle Vissepo
What an amazing man and father! I wish my kids had a dad like him. As a recently unemployed single mother, I struggle to take care of my childrens needs, I would love to have a partner that had have of the heart he does.
Emm
Truly beautiful letter?? ?Makes me excited for the days where I will have children of my own xx
Tracie
What a amazing dad & mum any child could hope to have. Xx
Roan
This was so beautifully written. You’ve really showed us that you are one of the best dads ever. Keep up the good work your kids will love you for it!
Drishti
This is amazing ❤. Watching Jared at conventions shows how much of an amazong human being he is but actually reading something so personal just shows how much of a truly amazing parent he is as well. Thank you tons for sharing this❤❤❤!!!!
cindy
what an amazing father, always knew he was an awesome and loving and kind person fighting so many of his own demons and still having time for so many !!
hes truelly an all around amazing human being!!
c beilfuss at angeleyeku@aol.com
jacqueline Harder
This is so beautifully written And you’re a super good father for your kids #spnfamily
Brenda L Shook
As a single Mom of 2 boys whose fathers’ are less then even being close to “good Dad’s”, I have to say I really appreciate this being shared. It’s amazing to hear what a real Dad has to say about his beautiful children. My boys are my world and with having to be both Mom and Dad at times, I truly understand every single thing this says and more. I’m going to have my oldest read this because I want him to know not only that this is how I feel, but it’s what being a Father truly is. Thank you for posting and thank you Jared for giving me the opportunity to show my son’s what a Father really is! Oh, and as a side note… Thanks for making me cry! Lol
Elaine
Thank you Jared for your tenderness, insight and willingness to share. I am in tears at the beauty you describe with your words. Life is AMAZING! And you have found a very rich part of it. Many blessings to you, Gen and your family! <3
PS – Gen, any way to move the comment box to the top rather than at the bottom of the comments? 😉
Megan Winters
This really helped to remind me that in the moment being a parent can be frustrating and heart breaking as well as happy and fun! But when we look back things seem so different …. We will be able to see that everything is something to be thankful for because parenthood changed us in a way nothing else could!
Dennis Thompson
Hey. This is an awesome letter and shows just how great a guy your husband is. Reading this took me back in time, as I was raising my own three kids. Also two boys and a girl. I can easily identify with everything he said. This is just another reason why Jared is one of my favorite celebrities. He is down to earth and a lot like the every day people who are his fans. I am happy for your family. Y’all got it going on!
Emily
Wow! This is probably the most beautiful thing I’ve ever read! This makes me want to have kids even more! Y’alls kids are very lucky to have loving and devoted parents like you❤️??
Amruta Karve
Those are such great words written!(Those reading habits must have helped ?) Tom, Shep and Odette are lucky kids that they have got the father who are so excited to rediscover the life with them and enjoy it to the fullest!
I’m glad that you both are experiencing these beautiful little things in life and wish I will get to experience the same when I become a parent.
Thank you so much for sharing this letter with us! I’m sure the kids will have no problem at all in understanding it and the love behind writing it.
Victoria Babcock
I’m not gonna lie I actually cried a little bit. This letter reminds of a letter my dad wrote me on his first father’s day. It was given to me recently. I think all father’s should do this for there children.
Amanda
So beautifully written!
Fátima
This is so beautiful. It actually made me laugh and cry. Thank you for sharing. ♥
Mandy
Wow…this is absolutely incredible… You have an amazing husband and your children have an amazing father… <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Dina
This is so touching and beautiful. Tom, Shep & Odette are three very lucky kids to have you two for parents. Thank so much for sharing this letter with us.
Delaney Bruce
Dear Mr. Padalecki, I read your letter to your children a day or so ago. It truly is a thing of beauty. You don’t consider yourself a writer, I understand. Compared to whom? You enjoy telling stories. Yes? Writing is about *your* voice, *your* story. It’s about putting your heart and soul to paper (or an electronic file, as the case may be). Keep it real and the reader will recognize… *feel* the passion behind your words. If even just for yourself, I urge you to keep writing. You’ve got this.
salva
I just don’t know what to say ! He is really a perfect man inside out
Alexandra
Thank you for reminding us what having and raising children is really about. Thank you for being such an awesome father and human being.
Marcia
My dad died 40 years ago just this past week. I was 17 and it shattered me. I write this not to bring down the thread, but because even after all this time, the love for my dad remains as strong and as solid and as unchanging as it always was. Jared’s letter to his children reminds me of the rock that had my back, the playful man who made me laugh, the wise man who often told me “No” and equally often made me think and aspire to be a better person, a talented man who made an art of being a father. I still miss him and still find myself – after all this time – wondering what I would give to spend five more minutes with him.
Thank you, Genevieve, for allowing us to peek into your journey as parents and for so generously sharing this touching message to your children from their father.
Onie
Awww!! Beautiful!!
MacKenzie Kay
This is beautiful and very well said. Not many things can bring me to tears but this almost did. I know that, even though young now, they will soon enough read this letter and feel more loved than ever before. Both you and Jared should write more letters like these to the kids, they will love them and it would make great keepsakes. Love the whole family so much.
Sandi
Wow, I knew my intuition about your husband was correct. I’ve watched Supernatural since it started and love the show and I’m 67!!!! A young 67 I do say so myself. But what a wonder heartfelt letter for those 3 kids to cherish all there life. Bless all of you……..
Jessica
This is so sweet!! I hope that more people will be as caring as you and Jared are with your kids so that the next generation is more compassionate to others!! ❤️??
Rebecca Martin
I just wanted to say that your husband is a very talented writer; very creative, inspiring and thought-provoking! I had the same thought many of your commenters made regarding the letter from Jared to the kids on Father’s Day- we wanted to share with others because it nailed our thoughts in a fun, sweet, easy to understand way! I know he has promoted his sister’s children’s books. I was thinking you all should consider taking that note and making a kids book out of it! In my mind it is as good as good night moon! Anyway just my thoughts! Thank you both for sharing a part of your lives with your fans; I think all actors and actresses should love their job as much as you all do! I know it’s not easy to share with so many people but you all make it look simple! Anyway thank you for letting me share my thoughts!
Becky Martin, a friend from Christiansburg, VA
Robin
Your children are so blessed to have you as their father.
Wish you had been mine ?❤
Patricia
Very beautiful, honest & pure. Keep the letter safe as one day it will be more valuable to the children than any material item could ever be. I want to say “bless you all” but it feels rather redundant because I already know you are blessed. ?
Raunak
Omg what a lovely letter he writes for his children he is an awesome prsn n great dad too. His children are so lucky to HV u as their father. May God bless u all.
Sana
Simply just beautiful words from the heart! What a wonderful father he is.
Ella
This is so beautiful! I wish there were more perfect families like this one! Jared, you are so sweet.
Devera Levin
The sweetest heartfelt letter I have ever read! Beautiful letter Beautiful family!
TamTam
Thank you, Gen, for sharing this little piece of your family with us! I strive to be as awesome and as compassionate and caring a parent as Jared seems to be. You and the kids are so extremely lucky to have him!!
Logan
I hope I’m not the only one to hear Sam reading this in my head ^w^
Martha
That was absolutely beautiful and incredibly well said. I hope when I eventually have children that I am as humble and sound-minded as you two are. Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone ☺️
Dion
This is the most beautiful letter I have ever read?. More kids need parents like you guys???
Lillie
I am in tears right now. This is absolutely amazing and so thoughtful. The uniqueness in the creation of this letter is absolutely mind blowing and it is so, just….wow. I truly am at a loss of words for how brilliant this is. I hope others can learn from it because, lets face it: kids shape and help make us who we are. ❤?
TRACY TURNER
Children are the greatest blessings. It is wonderful to see a father fully realize this!
Luana Vicenti
Felicidades a estos niños por tener el padre que tienen, y Felicidades a Gen por tener tan buen hombre a su lado. Adoro ésta familia ♥
Ana Luiza
This is so pure and lovely, I absolutely love you guys!
Angel Cox
This is one of the greatest letters I’ve ever read! He’s an Awesome Dad! I wish that every dad could be like him, appreciative of what all they have in life.
Kristin (@kristyl_)
Thank you so much for sharing this intimate and beautiful letter from Jared to your children. It has filled my heart with such love and hopefullness, that there are some incredibly good people in this world. I know that Tom, Shep and Odette will grow up to be amazing individuals. Full of strength, kindness, appreciation and a love of life, thanks to you and Jared being such wonderful parents. Thank you for sharing your family with the world. Love to you all. x
Annika
Loved the letter so much, it literally brought me to tears❤️
Guadalupe
So cute this letter made me cry love Jared and it is so cute to know he has beautiful family congratulations for that gorgeous family
Jackie G.
Gen, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful, touching, and personal letter! This brought me to tears! You both are truly lucky to have each other! You both seem like amazing parents as well as amazing people! You have both touched more lives than you can possibly imagine! Thank you for being part of our SPNFamily!! It’s funny to think of how a show could have opened up doors to change my life and I’m sure other’s lives as well. It would be so wonderful to share my personal story with you all someday!! Keep doing what you do! It is truly beautiful to know there are still good people in the world working to make a difference!! So much love to you, Jared, and your beautiful family ???
Lindsey Reames
There’s people who are meant to be parents and then obviously here’s people who should never reproduce.
Clearly, the latter doesn’t apply to the two of you. I wish there were more people in the world like y’all out there! Can’t wait to see your kids grow into incredible reflections of the two of you.
Thanks for sharing Gen. I thought I couldn’t admire Jared more…. but clearly I was idiotic to think such a thing. Lol.
Much love to you and your beautiful family! xoxo
Angel
Omg, this is so beautiful. He’s so sweet. You’ll be a good parents. I think when tom get older, he will be most touched by this letter.
Marion
What a beautiful tribute to his children. He should think about writing when the acting gig gets old. I believe hands on parenting is best never get a nanny or you’ll miss out on the best moments of you and your kids lives.??????
Anne
Ah, the dreaded car seat contortions; maybe the only thing I DON’T miss about babies 🙂 Mine are 11 and 13 now, and both refuse to watch Curious George with me anymore. But we made the most of it while we could. Sweet post.
Gabor
Being a man and reading this makes me want to be a father. Any day from now on.
Thanks Jared for writing this and Gen for the share. You are inspiring in so many ways.
Anahí
Una carta preciosa. Felicidades por tu hermosa familia. Tus hijos son afortunados de tenerlos como padres. Dios los bendiga y les cumpla todos los deseos de su corazòn.
Perry Doan
This is so beautiful. Thank you Gen for giving us the honor to read such a wonderful letter from such a wonderful guy ❤️???? I hope yoyr family alway stays this beautiful.
Sophie w
Such a beautiful letter ?
Nereen
Oh my god thaťs so cute ,so beautiful jared you are an awesome father and you gen you are amazing mother god bless you guys????????? you are a beautiful
family
Jennifer
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Kuddos Jared for being an amazing father and just a wonderful person in general. We need more people like you and Gen in this world. Bless you and your beautiful family.
Maewan
Wow so today, after almost 26 years in this world, I think I finally find out what “being a father” is. Jared’s words are the exacts same words I needed to hear when I was a child. Truly Ma’am, I think you find THE man and perfect father for your adorable children. I’m sure one day, the kids will understand this letter and how lucky they are with both you and Jared as parents to guide them in this world. No doubt they’ll be amazing beings later. Have a nice day.
Maewan.
Shannon Gragg
Just AMAZING it came from your heart each word your PRECIOUS children should appreciate it once they can understand. Beautiful family xoxo
Brenda
Amazing! I love every single part of it! I imagined how parents thinks/feels about their children. This made me remember all the stories my parents have told me since I was a kid. It beautiful to see how there’s still people out there who cares and loves their child with all their heart. I’m sure your kids will be part of the next generation with such a kind heart. I hope one day you (and Gen) see your children as an adult age and be so proud of them (All parents are proud of their kids, but in a future when they’ve accomplished a new life and developed new things) God Bless all of you, I love all of you so much guys Hope one day I can meet this gorgeous family ♥
Ryan Winchester
I wish my father was like Jared. I can’t even consider my father an actual father. He ditched my brother and I for another family years ago and hasn’t talked to us since.
Jared and Gen, you two are amazing parents. AMAZING!
Bless you and your whole family, I know the kids will grow up to be amazing people, just like their parents.
I love you all so much,
RW
Sarah Smith
What a beautiful, compassionate letter! Brought tears to my eyes! The love you both show for each other, your children, and families is to be admired. Thank you for posting this!
Penny
What a great man Jared is and he truly understands what it means to be a parent. He made laugh and cry and throw a big hug and kiss his way. Keep on loving your family this way and I can’t wait to see the grandparent you’ll become!
Tracey
One of the most beautiful, heart-tugging love ❤️ letters I have ever read! Thank you Jared, for reminding me to enjoy the smaller things in life, like looking at lizards and squirrels! Thank you Gen, for this beautiful, thoughtful blog! Thank you both, for being such an inspiration, great couple, awesome parents, and wonderful human beings!!! Much love to you and your family, Tracey
Rose Gonzalez
This makes me wish that I had spent more time with my father when he was alive.
Malin
I hope that I one day will be lucky enough to meet a man who will do something like this. This is truly beautiful and every time I see a picture of your family I get a feeling of true happiness. Your kids are lucky to have you both. Love from Sweden
Kimberly Bell
This was absolutely beautiful. It’s so nice and heartwarming to read his words. Already knowing that you both love you kids more then anything but reading that was amazing. Thank you both for sharing and thank you both for love that you show. These words will stay with them forever.
Bori
Its just so beautiful. Jared is such a good father. You’re such a good family. I love you guys so so much and I’m sure that your childs are gonna live a long and happy life because you raised them. You’re amazing??❤️
Colleen
What a beautiful gift he has given them. There’s not much else to say other than wow! I will say though as I read this, I heard his voice. Which means I watch Supernatural entirely wayyyyy too much!
Lynda
What a wonderful letter. Being a grandparent now I am seeing the world through new eyes again, watching my grandson descover the feel of play dough for the first time with his eyes going wide and hearing him say “WOW” as he squishes it in his hands or my granddaughter learning to speak or realizing it’s Nana (me) on FaceTime with her but looking back I couldn’t appreciate all those same things when my children were young, back then I thought for sure my kids would never sleep again or stop crying but we all know they would and did. It takes a certain wisdom to see those wonderful moments and take pause, reflect and appreciate them. I’m so glad that you can and do Jared, so enjoy your children through all the messes and find happiness there.
Cate
I’m literally crying and I don’t have kids or anything but ❤️
Paula Karine
Oh Gen, fico fascinada com todo esse carinho e amor, me emocionei muito com essa carta e muito obrigada por compartilhar com todos nós. Você e suas crianças tem muita sorte de ter Jared e ele mais ainda por ter vocês na vida dele para apoia-lo e ama-lo! Desejo toda a felicidade do mundo para vocês, amo muito todos vocês ♥♥♥ Um grande beijoo
Oelun
Oh my God, it’s so touching, definitely Jared is a wonderful father and husband, and Genevieve is a mother and wife, about which millions of men dream. And this family is simply adorable
Tawny
This is so beautiful!! I absolutely adore your entire family. You two make amazing parents and I’m sure Tom, Shep & Odette are amazing kids!! I’m so glad you feel comfortable to share this with us & I am so happy & proud to be a fan of yours!!
Asharee
I know all these feelings, even as a 18 year old with no kids
i have a niece who still lives in my parents house, she’s 2
and for a year i’ve babysat her while my sister worked
even now i’m back in school i can carve out time from studying to feed sausage to our dog Courage
Or say hi to the moon when she comes out
Singing Thinking out Loud to her at 4am
or teaching her to scream UNCLE because she lost a tickle fight
i’m not a mom… but i am not ashamed to say a 2 year old is my best friend
Farnaz
Oh my God! That’s was so cool and beyond the awesome and beautiful. You are the best Gen and Jared, Love you both. Btw your kids are cute like both of you. Love you all. Wish the best for you , guys!????????????✨✨✨☁️☁️☁️???
Cheyenne
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. It put a huge smile on my face and warmed my heart. It made me think about my own dad who passed away and how kind he was and what an amazing dad he was as well. Thank you for sharing this beautiful letter.
Suzanne Cooper
Oh my, this is just lovely. My heart swells with love for my own, beautiful teenagers, and this letter was a reminder to me just how grateful I am for the gift of being a parent. Parenting is tough, messy, noisy, exhausting and worrisome, but as parents, we know that at the end of the day how lucky and blessed we are to have our beloved children! Thank you for sharing this!
Jaqueline Gigante de Melo
Olá meu nome é Jaqueline,sou de Jales do estado de São Paulo ,que fica no Brasil…sou muito fã do seu trabalho como o Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki), e dos outros personagens como o Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) e Castiel (misha Collins), que fazem os personagens da série Supernatural. Vocês são tão otimos atores que vocês n só interpretam os personagens e sim vivem eles,colocando as suas emoções em cenas …adoro vocês❤✡, com essa série aprendi muito o valor da família e dos amigos…?❤ Ficarei muito triste quando essa série acabar ?nunca irei esqueser oque fizeram nela.
Bom a sua carta que você fez dedicada para seus três miúdos ficou muito linda ,acredito que quando eles crescerem e poderem compreender melhor as coisas ,vão ver o pai maravilhoso que você é.??
Jaqueline Gigante de Melo
Hello my name is Jaqueline, I am from Jales from São Paulo state, which is in Brazil … I am very fond of his work as Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki), and other characters like Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (misha Collins), who make the characters in the Supernatural series. You are such great actors that you not only interpret the characters but live them, putting your emotions in scenes … I love you, with this series I learned a lot the value of family and friends … ?❤ I will be very Sad when this series is over, I’ll never go missing what they did in it.
Well, your letter that you made dedicated to your three kids was very beautiful, I believe that when they grow up and understand things better, they will see the wonderful father that you are. “
Sabrina
Beautifully written!
Heather
That letter was so inspiring! Jared writes with such passion and knowledge that it seems like he has been parenting for so many years! I’m a mother of 6 (biological and adopted), 4 of them are teens- and the letter put me back in prospective of what I’m missing and taking for granted! Thank you!
marissa
I am in tears from reading this you are an amazing man
KatMack528
Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!
Trisha
I’m only 17 and wow this is actually beautiful, truly made me smile 🙂
(Your kids are the absolute cutest too omg!)
borvestinkral
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ROCIO FLORES
Amé cada palabra de esta carta, son unos grandes padres, espero que sus hijos lean esto en un futuro. Aun sin conocerlos, esta carta me inspira a ser una buena persona y seguir teniendo fé en la humanidad. Gracias Gen por compartir esto.
Sade Clarke
This is an awesome summary of parenthood that fact that you can put it into such a short summary is astounding, it’s beautiful, the connection you have with your kids. ??????????????
A Fan
A simple letter and a simple message. I enjoy the fact that he stated his ongoing Journey and gave a positive outlook on the position that he willingly placed himself into. Some children don’t have a parent who rightfully claims the respective position, but as a person of a likewise situation, select someone like this to look up to. A man this giving, responsible, hard working, ect deserves to earn what he is well do for. He has represented more than numerously that what he does is for everyone’s sake, his family’s, his friends, his fans, even for charities. Please allow yourself to be apart of that, for its people like these who make the world a better place. It would all be for nothing if everyone wasn’t here to represent everything’s his pushed himself towards. Jared Padeleki, you mean so much to this society, so please, keep up the good work! ?
Lisa
Absolutely beautiful and heart felt!
Kris Saavedra
Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. You sure do have one amazing little family. They will cherish this beyond words. Beautiful. Brilliant. <3
Kara
You and Jared are awesome parents! This blog post shows exactly what kind of person Jared is to you and your children, he’s such a good daddy to the boys and Odette. The Padalecki’s are role models and are so loved in and outside of Supernatural (for me, at least). I look forward to reading your other blog posts, Gen!
Sharon Bailey
I’m crying. My ex-husband and I lost two daughters. One was a month old, Brittany Renee. Then in ’08 our 19 year old Jennifer Nicole died from a heart defect. I couldn’t understand how he was affected as their father. As a mom it’s very different. Now I do. It’s just as hard on him as it is on me. Thank you for sharing this!! Y’all have a wonderful family!
claudine
JE SUIS CELUI QUI AIME LES FRITES et tu peux le voir ! Pas besoin de plus j’aime l’article.
Google
Always a significant fan of linking to bloggers that I appreciate but really don’t get quite a bit of link appreciate from.
dani
“I really like your writing style, good info, thanks for posting. “Let every man mind his own business.”
Melissa Guerra
I’m 15, I watch Supernatural, I’m a fan of all of your hard work, Gen and Jared. This letter brought me to tears. My father is abusive, physically and mentally, I’ve only recently gotten out of that situation and I’m healing. I don’t have much confidence in some dads today but this letter truly restored some of the hope I have for parents and it’s good to know there are some people remaining with beautiful minds and souls. Gen and Jared, you both seem like amazingly sweet people. ??
Yen
The sweetest thing i’ve ever read!! Jared was born to be a father ❤️ You guys are suck a great example about parenthood. God bless your beautiful famlily, Gen??
Brianna Morrison
This is so adorable, Gen. I love your blog more than cake, and I really love cake. XoXo -BM
Mandy
This is just… Perfect.
Parenthood is so delightfully and perfectly imperfect. Wonderful and messy and hilarious and scary and awesome all at the same time. Thanks for sharing such a lovely letter!
Susanna
You have married the best man to be your kids’ dad
Felix Woodall
This is absolutely beautiful. Your kids will appreciate it. I wish my father was like this. He was never there for me, I only have my mom and my many siblings. I got so confused, I used to call my now almost 28 year old brother, “Daddy,” cause I thought he was my dad. Now my dad finally started talking to us again, but I can’t really trust him right now.
When I became in actor, I hope he doesn’t all the sudden decide to fully be in my life.
Again, your kids will love it. Give them the best life you can!
Felix Woodall
Whoops, I meant, when I become an actor.
Rakael
This is absolutely beautiful . He is a great father .
Janel
This was beautiful. Jared has a beautiful family and it’s so nice to see a family that loves each other so much. Thank you for sharing this. It made me cry. Gen, you and Jared are awesome!!!
Jutta Pal
This was the best i ever read! It open’s the heart! Thank you for sharing!
Asya surah
beautiful
Jana
I’ve been dwelling over this off and on for dayss
LIDIA
KI LINDO!!!! AMEI A CARTA….
Allison Mejia
Reading this for the first time! I’m so happy I came across this blog! I can tell it will be my new favorite! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Agnetta
The first time I read this I felt my heart squeeze, and the second time I read it to my husband and my eyes welled up and my voice was shaky.
Right around “sunrises” I saw what he was doing.
Agnetta
My sister in law just called me and I read it AGAIN to her and she almost cried because she is currently 8 months pregnant and she’s so scared because the baby is already over 7lbs so I told her everything you’re afraid of now you will be thanking the baby for later!
alyssia
now we need one from jensen
Charla
As a grandmother now, I love that you both can already appreciate what an impact your chlldren have in your lives and how much we can learn and gain from them. These little humans have whole and complete lives and this is just the beginning. Parenting can get so frantic at times that we often neglect to stop and realize just what an amazing priveldge it is.
My children are now grown with familes of their own, but I am still constantly amazed by them, and so proud to be a part of their lives. Continue to step back every now and then and appreciate your awesome kiddos.
Allie
amazing! Jared’s an amazing writer 😀
Alessia
i’m crying omg jared is such a sweetheart i love him so so much he’s an amazing dad. i can’t breath omg.
Shailza
I never really appreciated poetry until now and never thought that it had the power to reduce me to tears. You are an amazing father Jared and thank you for being who you are. I am sure your children will grow up to be not just successful but also good and kind human beings.
Brooke
Awe, I love this so much!!
Maddie
Those three kids are so increadably lucky to grow up with you two to guide and love them. If only we could all be so lucky. I wish your family the best!
Katie Kellerman
I wish I had a father as great as this. My father is the complete opposite. Jared (and Gen!) please keep loving your children the way you do! It means more to them (especially in their teenage years) than most people might think.
Tabitha Feliciano
Jared… wow! What a beautiful and touching (with a little humor) letter! You are an inspiration and an awesome role model, I wish all daddies could be more like you (mine could’ve used lessons from you lol). Gen, thank you for sharing this letter with us.
Amanda Grande
Hi my name is Amanda and I’m a huge fan of you and your husband I just wanted to let you know that I’m praying for you both and good luck on running the marathon I also liked this letter that Jared wrote to his kids it was amazing. Well I hope this gets to you I’m a mom and I write blogs too well talk t you later
Nastassia
I come back to this every once and a while and it never fails to make me cry. The sincerity of this letter is so strong, I wish there was enough dad-Jared to go around because he is absolutely the sweetest human being.
Lucia Calabrese
These words really moved me, even though I have a special father who never made me miss anything. For this respect and I admire the Padalecki family, you are wonderful. However, these words are very special and your children will one day speak of their fantastic dad, who made their mom fall in love with his sweetness and sensitivity. Gen is wonderful, especially to support you in your work.