Unyielding Father

Defender, Indestructible
Whenever damage would be dealt to another creature you control, you may have that damage dealt to Unyielding Father instead.
At the beginning of each end step, if a creature you control was saved this way, put a +1/+1 counter on Unyielding Father.
Whenever Unyielding Father blocks, you may have target creature you control gain Lifelink until end of turn.

"He’ll take the hit, crack a joke, and remind you you’re still loved — all in the same breath."