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Grown Children, Living
June 29, 2022
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By Casey Sorensen

Good Dads Make Great Grandpas

This is not only written for my dad, but for all the dads out there who aren’t the typical, everyday…

It Doesn’t Matter How Old I Am—I’ll Always Need My Daddy

Fatherhood, Grown Children, Living
June 19, 2022
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By Sarah Knutson

It Doesn’t Matter How Old I Am—I’ll Always Need My Daddy

I have always been a Daddy’s girl, much to my mom’s frustration. She always said my dad and I were…

I’m Just a Little Boy, but Daddy You’re Teaching Me How to Be a Man

Fatherhood, Marriage
June 19, 2022
569 Views
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By Jessica Swanda

I’m Just a Little Boy, but Daddy You’re Teaching Me How to Be a Man

I’m only a little boy, still too young to tie my own shoes or make my own breakfast. My days…

You’re the Father You Never Had and I’m So Proud of You

Fatherhood, Marriage
June 19, 2022
205 Views
2 Minute Read

By Her View From Home

You’re the Father You Never Had and I’m So Proud of You

Can I tell you about my husband? He’s amazing. He’s kind and doting and loves Jesus, but perhaps his most…

Grief, Grown Children
May 31, 2022
229 Views
5 Minute Read

By Beth Bate-DuBoff

I Wanted to Call You Last Night, Dad

I went to call you last night. I was sitting in my room, watching grown men play a child’s game.…

No Man in a Girl’s Life Holds More Influence than Her Dad

Kids, Marriage, Motherhood
May 24, 2022
393 Views
4 Minute Read

By Betsy Moore

No Man in a Girl’s Life Holds More Influence than Her Dad

As I sat outside Walmart watching my husband of nearly 16 years walk in with my 9-year-old daughter to buy…

Dear Dad in Heaven, We Left So Many Things Left Unsaid

Grief, Grown Children
February 16, 2022
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By Lizzy Christian

Dear Dad in Heaven, We Left So Many Things Left Unsaid

I find it helpful to write to work through various emotions and thoughts. The what-ifs have haunted me for years.…

A Daddy is Strong When No One Else Can Be

Grief, Living, Marriage
January 20, 2022
11.7K Views
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By Courtney Mount

A Daddy is Strong When No One Else Can Be

When a man marries, he is expected to be the leader and the rock of the family. Visibly unaffected by…

I Should Have Said I Love You…But I Know He Knew

Grief
October 28, 2021
2.5K Views
4 Minute Read

By Sydney Kane

I Should Have Said I Love You…But I Know He Knew

I should have said I love you . . . well, the wonderful thing is, they already knew that. There…

Dear Daughters, Marry Someone Just Like Dad

Marriage, Motherhood
October 26, 2021
1.9K Views
3 Minute Read

By Tracey Galgoci

Dear Daughters, Marry Someone Just Like Dad

I overheard a conversation between my 13- and 19-year-old daughters the other day. My younger daughter said, “I just want…

Marriage, Motherhood, Toddler
October 23, 2021
1.3K Views
4 Minute Read

By Dorothy Cagle

I Love Hearing My Son Say “Dada”

"Dada" is my favorite word. Not necessarily my son’s favorite word. I think that might be “book” or “ball.” But…

Grief, Loss
October 13, 2021
2K Views
7 Minute Read

By Katherine Ward

You’re Gone, and My Heart is Broken

I didn’t ask for this. But then again, I guess no one really does. I miss you. I love you.…

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Good Dads Make Great Grandpas

It Doesn’t Matter How Old I Am—I’ll Always Need My Daddy

I’m Just a Little Boy, but Daddy You’re Teaching Me How to Be a Man

You’re the Father You Never Had and I’m So Proud of You

I Wanted to Call You Last Night, Dad

No Man in a Girl’s Life Holds More Influence than Her Dad

Dear Dad in Heaven, We Left So Many Things Left Unsaid

A Daddy is Strong When No One Else Can Be

I Should Have Said I Love You…But I Know He Knew

Dear Daughters, Marry Someone Just Like Dad

I Love Hearing My Son Say “Dada”

You’re Gone, and My Heart is Broken

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