I have now been a Dad for over 21 years and still not convinced
I did it right!
My first decision on becoming a Dad was deciding whether or
not it was the right thing to do! My son
had a 2% chance of surviving his own birth and it was up to me to allow him to
try!
Because of that decision my son took up his own fight and
decided to beat the odds and grow up despite the odds and now faces the tough
choices of becoming a man independent of his Dad.
My father and I were never what I would call close! I loved and respected my Dad and appreciated
his role in the world. His generosity and
love of his family allowed me to pursue whatever I felt capable of. He was always there when I needed him and
knowing that gave me confidence to grow up fairly independent.
My son Matt and I rarely have big father/son
conversations. I have had longer
conversations with people I don’t know however my son knows who his Dad is and that
he always has his back. My preconceived
notion of what our life would be never developed, however what did, suits me
fine!
I have had the privilege of raising my son as well as
several of his close friends that ended up in circumstances that were beyond
their own control. I love them all and do my best to help them
when I can.
I think great Dads as well as great sons and daughters come
in all shapes in sizes. Daily I get a
chance to see my close friends becoming great Dads.
Becoming a Dad truly is a big responsibility and my wish
is that more would honor the gift!
Happy Father's Day to all the great Dads in this world.
…and Matt I love you and being YOUR DAD has made me
into the person I never expected to be!
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