Musings of a Father
What is fatherhood?
This is my version of what a father should be. This has nothing to be with marital status, just about being a father.
Let us start with the definition of father: Wikipedia defines fatherhood as
A I am proud to say that I fall into this classification.father is the male parent of a child. Besides the paternal bonds of a father to his children, the father may have a parental, legal, and social relationship with the child that carries with it certain rights and obligations.
I am proud to say that I fall into this classification.
Some of my Greatest Joys:
Feeling the baby move for the first time. What an incredible feeling of awe that I was part of making a new life.
The fingers curled into the hair on my chest that tugged and pulled. I did not even
think of removing those precious fingers for even a second. It was a bond that was not meant to be broken, even with a little pain.Seeing that first smile.
Seeing(and feeling) that first tooth.
Seeing my child walk on shaky legs for the first time. Sharing the fear and excitement of accomplishing new with my child.
Seeing how my child reacted to a puppy or a kitten for the first time. At first, just a little shy but curious. Making the decision to make a new friend with the furred one.
Teaching my child the alphabet and helping them learn their numbers.
Listening to the songs that were made up and brought them joy.
These are but a few of the things that bring back memories of what learning can be.
Some of my Hardest Memories.
Seeing others treat my child as not being worthy to participate with their children because we were or a different social class.
Watching my child suffer from a broken arm due to the negligence of a teacher.
Having to tell my child that drugs would not be tolerated in my home.
Telling my son that his friends were thieves and were not allowed at my home.
My Fondest Memories of Being a Father!
The fondest memories of being a father are always brought about because of my wife. She helped me become a father. She was as patient with me as she was with our children.
No man(in my opinion) can become a true father without the help of his wife. She helps him to become better than what he was. He also helps her to reach for her potential.
Sharing the responsibilities of raising your children will gain you more than you could ever imagine. I know there are some who come from families where one or the other of the parents were missing. I mean no disrespect for those families. I am saying that when you have a partner that shares it is easier.
This was to have been posted yesterday. I had to take my wife to the doctor for a cancer screening. She has surgery on Monday.
Please like, share and commenting,
Jerry
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Hi Jerry
How is your wife? I hope the surgery will turned out positive
Thank you for an engaging father's Day reading.
Behind every good man is a woman
Having a beautiful day
Hey
Apologies to hear of folks unpleasant thoughts.
But really nice blog post.
Thank you.
Wishing you a terrific day.
Hi Jerry. While I share many of those feelings, ie the first steps and all. I will say however, and I've seen way too much of this, that anyone can be a father. Anyone can make a baby, but being a Dad is totally different. Just wanted to express this and share in your thoughts.
I apologize if that offends anyone, but it takes more to be a Dad than just be a father of a child.
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Being a Dad is important, and worth all your efforts.
Every blessed event and even the not so blessed ones are important. A child who knows their Dad is a blessed child.
Keeping the world on course for our families requires a Dad.
Sami
That it does. I am very blessed to have been allowed the privilege of having children. I tried to instill in them the importance of being strong but sensitive to the needs of others. Helping where they could but not expecting anything in return.
Jerry