But Then, God Sent You
You weren’t there when they laid her on my chest for the very first time or for the very first diaper change. You weren’t there when I rode…
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You Don’t Know it Yet, But Your Daddy is Such a Good Man
He’s more than strong arms and broad shoulders. He’s more than a deep voice that is sometimes scary. He’s more than the man we share a home…
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Great Daddies Are Great Husbands First
I was at a baby consignment sale when I overheard a new mom and her grandmother talking about daddies. It was impossible not to listen as we were the…
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Dear Future Son-in-Law: The First Man To Love Your Bride Has Set the Bar So High
Dear future son-in-law, First of all, I want you to know I already love the hope of you. I’m already ready to be so thankful for you. I have…
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Daddy Always Comes Back
My husband pulled his socks on, only to look up to find our 2-year-old son dragging his boots across the room to him. “Daddy. Shoes! Here go!” He…
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Here’s to the Stepparents Who Show Up
When I was two, my parents’ marriage ended. It was over before I was even born, sadly. He left for other women and another life, living…
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He Puts the House to Bed
It starts with putting his baby to bed. He will doze off in their bed, snuggled close to his beloved baby girl. He will wake up in about 20 minutes.…
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Here’s to the Good Dads
Let’s hear it for the dads. The ones who make our hearts explode the first time we see them holding our babies. The ones who put the baby in the…
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I Am With You Always. Love, Dad.
One minute, I was a 31-year-old part-time music teacher. The next, I turned into one of my Pre-K students, sobbing uncontrollably, wishing my mom and…
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The Father-Son Football Bond Runs Deep
While I was making dinner last night, the football game was on in the family room. My husband was cheering for his favorite team, who (unfortunately…
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