I have the honor of picking up my daughter from school before we get her younger brother. It is basically a half hour of her unloading from the school day (what she ate for lunch, drama amidst friends, a recess injury, and sometimes she will mix in a deep question about the "whys" of life).
The truth, I wouldn't trade those daily 25 minutes and conversation for all the money in the world. Fatherhood is a privilege.
I've always been struck by a line from the documentary about pitcher Nolan Ryan from one of his kids. They said that no matter what kind of game he had out there, he left it all in the bullpen and didn't bring it home. That's what I hope my kids feel about me as a dad who is also a pastor.
(Also, that I'm not constantly on my phone, but that I made an effort to be present with them)
I have the honor of picking up my daughter from school before we get her younger brother. It is basically a half hour of her unloading from the school day (what she ate for lunch, drama amidst friends, a recess injury, and sometimes she will mix in a deep question about the "whys" of life).
The truth, I wouldn't trade those daily 25 minutes and conversation for all the money in the world. Fatherhood is a privilege.
Thanks for sharing Meiko!
Yeah. I get 15 minutes of cuddle time before the emad dash of getting ready for the day. Sacred time!
This is so beautifully written bro. Had me PRAYING over my daughter last night. Thank you.
I've always been struck by a line from the documentary about pitcher Nolan Ryan from one of his kids. They said that no matter what kind of game he had out there, he left it all in the bullpen and didn't bring it home. That's what I hope my kids feel about me as a dad who is also a pastor.
(Also, that I'm not constantly on my phone, but that I made an effort to be present with them)