Family Man

I just added our family picture to the blog. As I looked at it, a silent realization came over me. I am a husband, I am a father, and I am a family man. Funny, it seems like only yesterday I was single and planning my next singles get together. So the question is; “How has this revelation changed me?” I can’t explain exactly. I just have to summarize it in bullets.

It’s joyous!
It’s fun!
It’s happy!
It’s scary
It’s sometimes overwhelming
It’s not about my needs so much
It’s being patient…VERY patient.
It’s self sacrificing
It's loving
It's caring
It's being tender
It's saying; "I'm sorry." a lot
It's saying; "I care..." a lot
It's listening a lot
It’s busy!

There are so many demands. Sometimes I just want to close my eyes and be a million miles away but then my kids or my wife will find me and then it’s off to the races again. There are so many ups and downs. Twists and turns. You just roll with the punches. Sometimes there is no time for second thought.

In the end…I wouldn’t trade a moment of it for anything. I love my family. I love my kids. I love my wife. I love my life