Proud Father looking for More Proud Fathers

[christcg]

Hello All,

I am hoping to reach some proud dads - moms, I know you have some dads out there that are proud. Let them know, they are wanted.

Looking to see how I can help men be better dads, by leading strong families. It takes a strong father to create and maintain a strong family. No-one gave us a leadership book for dads, its a learn as you go experience and usually takes to far to go before we learn.

Let's stand up and be proud.

[HeatherT]

Hi Chris

I'm a mom, who's stopping in to say: Welcome It's great to have you here!

I agree that we need strong fathers; I've seen (in my own life and in others') the damage that can happen when there isn't a strong father there.

Yelling out for all to hear: dads are important; dads are wanted; dads are needed!

[christcg]

Dads - you should know you are loved.

I just returned from a Christian mens encounter. It comprised of 50 men of all ages, shapes and sizes, ethnicity and races. It was beautiful and the most spiritually moving experience I have ever had. It changed my life and the lives of my family. Who knows what the ripple effect that it may have will produce.

One of the many things that stuck out in my head was of the men that started speaking of their fathers and how they wish their fathers were more active. Interestingly enough, the fathers were 'good providors'. They seemed to have had a good strong work ethic, and did the whole weekend thing with the kids. But there was something missing - a presence. Just showing up and being there, sometimes doing nothing but being there - for dinner or breakfast. Watching TV, playing games, doing homework.

It's my contention that the hardest thing about being a dad is that it is a 24/7/365 challenge and that is frustrating -we can't be there all the time. But we can be there more than we are.
We can be 'present in the present' when in the midst of our families.

Being there - Showing Up! That's the hard part!

Nuf' said - Hey Dad! You are beautiful and appreciated... !

[A Hernandez]

Hi Chris. I'm the father of 2 beautiful daughters Kristin and Karyn and I'm also the adopting dad of Rudy who is 13yo. My 3 children are the most important part of my life. And I'm proud to say that even though we have our problems and challenges, we are conquering them with prayer and faith and the support of family and friends and organizations like Parents Anonymous support groups. Welcome to the PLN... Art