So, I'm in Connecticut for my brother's wedding, but I wanted to share something that I read on my flight here. It is from The Father Connection by Josh McDowell.
He is talking about how God loves us and he writes...
"That's the kind of father I want to be, even of my grown children. I want my kids to know that I accept and love them. I want them to know I loved them before they could return my love. I want them to know that I loved them when their primary interaction with me involved bottles, burps, and dirty diapers. I want them to know that my love for them is unconditional, not based on anything they do but on who they are.
"I also want my children to know that my love for them is foremost. My job, my hobbies, my friends, my status in the church or community - none of these is more important to me than they are. My love for them is foremost.
"Finally, I want to communicate to my children that I love them forever. I want them to know that I accept them and love them no matter what. They don't have to earn my love. They cannot escape my love. They cannot erase my love."
Can you imagine what our country would look like if this was the common desire of all fathers? For those of you who are praying for us and our baby, please pray that I can be this father.
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This is just one reason why I love you!!! I have no doubt you are going to be an AMAZING father! And I will try to remember this when I'm in the middle of giving birth and yelling at you. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be a great Dad. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes! Eric you will not only be this father but michelle will be this mother also! I know that your hannah is blessed to have the both of you and she will know it too!
ReplyDeleteI love that quote... you WILL be a great Dad, I know it!
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