Happy Father's Day to all those Father's out there who are involved in their children's lives, and being great role models. As Dr. Phil always says, the same sex parent is the most significant role model for any child. This fact is not meant to hurt or diminish those of us who are raising boys on our own, but it is a fact that we must consider as we continue to challenge ourselves to be both parents, which we cannot do. So what's the alternative...try to engage good male mentors for our boys...this is hard...families are busy and we must also be wise in choosing those mentors so as not to place our sons in vulnerable situations. It is a very hard juggling act. I have been blessed with a great Church where my pastors have taken the time to invest in my son's life, as had my own father, who goes to great lengths to do things with him, and help to support me in providing opportunities for camps etc. that we would not otherwise be able to afford.
Father's Day is still tough though. The week prior is tough because school of course is involved in making things for "DAD" inviting "Dad" to school activities. Our Principal, Mr. Winters, took time out of his busy day to help Matt with his project one year, which Matt then gave to our pastor, who gracefully accepted the gift without skipping a beat. May God Bless these men! TRULY BLESS THEM. Pastor Petersen took Matt fishing and they caught about 60 sunfish which they then filleted and we ate them for lunch! They were like little fish chips...I didn't know you could even eat sunfish!!!!! A true labour of love from both he and his wife.
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