"Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father."
~Lydia M. Child~
~Lydia M. Child~
There's been no greater adventure in my life than fatherhood.
These two little munchkins may have taken energy, finances and time away from me, but they've given so much more life than I could ever imagine. They are truly the two most incredible girls in the world.
As different as night and day but one is very much as precious as the other. Fighting each other every single day but so fiercely protective and loving of each other at the same time, they call out the other's name as they fall asleep and then smile when they wake up next to other.
What grace from God to allow them to be close in age so that they can grow up to be the best of friends. The older sister is already counting the days for the younger one to enter the same preschool so that she can take care of her.
I thank God every day seeing them grow up and fall in love with them even more as time goes by. They will grow up so loved and they will know it - I'm praying that as they comprehend it more, it will be a love that strengthens and helps them to grow in humility and confidence, rather than cause them to feel entitled or be spoilt.
There's something about hearing the words, 'I love you, daddy', gently spoken with complete innocence and sincerity. You can hardly find in adults anymore and it gives you hope for the human nature and condition, that we can always reach for something greater.
That it's within our capacity to be a better person if we can find the child in our hearts that is not afraid to explore, to love and to live.
I am grateful.
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