Dads often weary of their children’s antics or problems. We could start counting the days until they are out of the house. Instead, let’s not let our kids raise themselves, let’s bear them up when we
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New Year’s
For DAD Only: What’s the Good Word? “You idiot! Can’t you get anything right?” Does that sound like a drill sergeant? A control-freak boss? How about an exasperated dad? Words can wound like war shrapnel. Not only have you and I experienced destructive words, we’ve said them. I still remember losing my cool with that… Continue reading New Year’s
Valentine’s Day
For DAD Only: Love Gives Itself Her dad hit her with a piece of metal. The teacher saw the mark. Dad had to leave the home. But Dad loves his daughter. We discover this as we observe him weeping before his counselor. He bemoans the separation, expressing the guilt he feels, the heartbreak. He wishes… Continue reading Valentine’s Day