Conversations and Stories on Fatherhood
My son started playing competitive basketball in 3rd grade. It was so fun watching him play year-round in a sport he loved. What that meant for us, as parents, was hours and hours traveling with him and his teams and spending numerous hours in gyms watching games followed by even more games. It also meant... Continue Reading →
What rules are in place for your kids? I'm sure if we compiled all our lists, we would have lots of duplicates. "Look both ways before crossing the street." Clean your room." Brush your teeth before going to bed." There would be many more that we each would nod our heads and say, "Yes, we... Continue Reading →
This week marks a big shift for me. After a couple years away, I will once again be diving into the fatherhood game. Wednesday, I will be starting a new job that allows me to speak into the lives of young dads and men discovering they will soon be dads. I did this awhile back... Continue Reading →
So, every Tuesday I attempt to release a quality, short fatherhood read for you. Whether that is a quality read each week is still up in the air. I'm trying, though. I really am sharing my heart with you and hope that it inspires and/or makes you think about yourself as a father. The simple... Continue Reading →
There isn't much for fathers. In the past I worked (presently, I volunteer) for an organization focused on supporting and resourcing young mothers. I was fortunate enough to be on the front end of creating a similar program for young fathers. It was a fun, yet frustrating, time. Creating a culture where dads were welcome... Continue Reading →
Let's face it, fatherhood includes great moments mixed in with good moments along with moments you would wish never happened. Fatherhood is one of the greatest callings in a man's life. It has transformed me as a man. I absolutely love being a dad and hope that comes across in these conversations. I hope you... Continue Reading →
My son is in NYC and I'm here in Colorado. I miss him. My life doesn't revolve around my son. I've always, and continue, to rank my relationships; #1.God #2.My wife #3.My son. At the same time, it's funny how much a missing piece of the puzzle often changes everything. I miss him. I'm an... Continue Reading →
Why are you who you are? Do you just find yourself here right now and wonder, "How did I get here?" Just as that question flowed out of my fingers on to this computer screen, I was reminded of a song by the Talking Heads. The song was Once in a Lifetime and beyond the... Continue Reading →
“Until you have a son of your own . . . you will never know the joy beyond joy, the love beyond feeling that resonates in the heart of a father as he looks upon his son. You will never know the sense of honor that makes a man want to be more than he... Continue Reading →
“My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ ‘We’re not raising grass,’ Dad would reply. ‘We’re raising boys.’” –Harmon Killebrew
Thanks Pops! 