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Dads Gone Soft?


My husband is getting softer by the year.  On second thought...he has always been a softy but is letting it out more and more.

My husband had a tough day taking our middle son to college on Monday.  In fact, he was up the entire night before.  I came home today to find him chasing wasp outside our front door...and worrying.

"So what do you think about the college?"  "Do you think he will be o.k.?"  "Will he be back to visit lots?"  "Have we prepared him?"  "Will he make good choices?" "Can we provide for him?"  "Will the boys stay close?"

When our first son left home, my boys saw their Dad cry for the first time.  It was absolutely the hardest thing he had ever faced in his life.  This is the second time and it is killing him as well.

My husband loves his boys more then life itself.  They are his whole world.  His everything!  

He has always been very involved and there for them.  Not perfect.  
It has not been easy.  
But his faithful and continuous dedication to his family is the most admirable thing on earth!

A typical activity!
Coach Dad


Lighting his first firework.







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  1. Hills N ValleysJuly 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    That is the sweetest post! My kids are fortunate to have a softy, very involved dad too! Oh and I nominated you for the Liebster Award in my blog. http://4overyonder.blogspot.com/2012/07/liebster-award.html

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  2. Heather Ann GillAugust 3, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I don't know what that is Joy but that is so sweet! We are blessed aren't we.

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