Introducing a Bear Hug for the Heart of Every Daughter. This book is a tender, truth-filled journal book designed for the little girl still inside every woman. Pair it with a bundle of meaningful gifts that celebrate faith, healing, and the power of a present father. Their presence is irreplaceable!
My Father, My Hero isn’t just a journal—it’s an invitation into the arms of the Father. Inside each page is a whisper from PapaGOD: 'You are seen. You are loved.
You are held.'
👑 Who It’s For
This is for the daughter who never got a hug. For the women still waiting to hear 'I’m proud of you.' And for the girl inside every woman, still waiting to be told: "You are worth loving".
Stories of real father-daughter healing
Scripture-based devotionals and prayers
Journaling prompts to explore your heart
Encouragement for every chapter of your story
Space to write your own redemption journey
Devotional journal-book
Sunflower pen (for joy-filled journaling)
Pair of Cozy socks (to comfort your soul)
Prayer Quilt (to remind you that you're loved)
Snuggly Bear (to squeeze and hug)
Flower Crown (for your Princess head)
Necklace for Dad (a tangible symbol of honor and healing)
Each piece is hand-chosen to say one thing: You are worth the embrace.
Whether you’re gifting it to a young girl, journaling as a grown woman, or sharing it with your own dad—this journal is a doorway to the arms of the Father.
Real stories of daughters being held — sometimes for the first time.
Not just by their dads… but by the Father who’s never let go.
Click below to watch emotional, real-life interviews of father's and daughter's sharing their moments of restoration.
This is your moment.
This is your embrace.
This is your journal.
Gayle is a passionate storyteller, mother, and advocate for restoring father-daughter relationships through God's lens. Her message is rooted in hope, healing, and honor.
"I know what it’s like to grow up fatherless—and what it’s like to walk today as a fully loved daughter of PapaGOD.
This book is our story—mine and HIS. It’s my yes to healing. It’s a love letter to every daughter who’s still waiting to be seen. And every father who’s learning how to show up.”
(short bio- Gayle's heart behind the book and what birthed the book and community.)
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If your event, church, school, or women’s ministry is looking for a voice of healing, redemption, and restoration — Gayle McKine would be honored to join you.
As the founder of The SONflower Circle and author of My Father, My Hero, Gayle speaks with tenderness and power on the importance of father-daughter relationships, healing from generational wounds, and discovering your identity as a beloved daughter of God.
Whether she’s ministering to young girls, parents, or women seeking emotional wholeness, her sessions feel like a warm hug from heaven — grounded in truth, wrapped in love, and overflowing with God’s grace.
"Every Daughter deserves to know her worth-and every father deserves a way back." — Gayle Mckine
Booking Topics May Include:
The Father’s Embrace: Knowing God as your Perfect Father
SONflower Seeds: Empowering the Next Generation of Girls
Bloom Again: Healing the Little Girl Within
Restoring the Family: A Kingdom Blueprint for Fathers and Daughters
“I have loved you, My daughter, with an everlasting love…” — Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT)
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"I never realized Gayle's broken heart from not knowing her earthly father had caused so much pain. The healing she received through knowing her heavenly Father brought tears to my eyes. Her book, I Am a Girl, is truly inspired by our Father God. Many families will be healed and encouraged by the letters in this book."
"This book will foster healing conversations for fathers who feel they have fallen short. It is never too late to take the time needed to invest into the heavenly gift of a girl that God has given you. All she needs is your gentle touch, your affirming words and your valuable time to prove she is worth it. I Am a Girl will equip you and encourage you to continue being the dad and daughter that God has created you to be. Through Gayle's poetic words and sound advice, you will grow together as you journey through this book."
FAQs
From the journal to the community, here’s everything you need to know:
My Father, My Hero: The Journal is an interactive resource for dads and daughters to grow closer together. It includes guided prompts, scripture reflections, and space to write memories—making it a keepsake that celebrates love and connection.
It’s written for middle school girls and their dads, but it’s truly for the “ten-year-old girl” in every woman. It works beautifully for families, youth groups, mentoring programs, and even women who want to reflect on their own relationship with PapaGOD.
Every book bundle includes the My Father, My Hero journal plus fun, meaningful extras—like a Sunflower pen, socks, handmade bookmark , and necklace—so the journaling experience feels special, cozy, and memorable.
The SONflower Circle is Gayle’s free online community—a safe, faith-filled space where daughters of all ages can share stories, receive encouragement, and grow in the love of their Heavenly Father. You don’t need to buy the book to join—you’re welcome as you are! 🌻
We feature real interviews and stories of fathers and daughters sharing their journeys—some joyful, some redemptive, all inspiring. These videos highlight the power of love, forgiveness, and restoration. You can watch them here and find even more on Gayle’s YouTube channel.
Start with the book, join the free community, and watch the stories. Then share your own in the button above or email us! Whether through testimonies, prayer, or simply showing up—you’re invited to be part of this healing, joy-filled movement.