Life lessons that will change your life for good – Son, you’ve single-handedly made my life worth living.
Dear Son,
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Unlike many expectant parents, I wasn’t nervous about your arrival. You see, I’ve always known that I was put on this earth to be a dad — your Dad.
You arrived in late April of 2000. The week you were born your Mom and I were putting the finishing touches on your room in our little apartment in North Carolina when I first heard “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed.
There it was: you and I had “our” song before we ever met. And every second of the 15 years since then has been an adventure that’s exceeded all of my hopes and dreams.
The world has changed so much in the 15 years you’ve been here. We’ve seen the horror of 9/11, have been in two wars, elected the nation’s first black president, and have witnessed the legalization of same-sex marriage. In so many ways the world is a better place, but in others we’re scarily worse-off.
Most notably, we’ve progressively become horribly uncivil to one another. I often say that raising a child today pins a traditional parent against the world.
Movies, TV shows, social media, have absolutely no interest in providing messaging that will help parents raise their kids. It’s certainly not the responsibility of the those outlets, but it sure would make life a lot easier if parents weren’t fighting to explain every horrible example that’s provided to our kids on a daily basis.
Many would think that I’m raising a lamb for a wolf’s world; that I’m providing you standards of living that are better suited for an era that’s long gone. But I’m certain that somewhere in the world there are parents hoping and praying that you’re becoming the man their little one will meet someday.
Too often I wonder about all things I’d like to teach you before I go. Hopefully, I won’t be leaving you for a very long time. However, if I unexpectedly go too soon, I want you to remember the following 8 lessons:
- Revere your Mother.
She’s a spectacular human being, and she loves you more than anyone EVER will. Moms have a way of striking a nerve that can trigger frustration in us, but always fight the urge to be short or sharp with your tongue.
Keep in mind that the way you react and treat your Mother will be indicative of how you will interact with women throughout the course of your life. If you can’t always be loving towards your Mom, the women in your life will not fare any better.
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