fatherhood
Dads and the daughters they love
Written by Julie Vaughan
My dad was outnumbered almost from the start. Only a few years after he and my mom were married, they had a daughter . . . and then another daughter . . . and then another. Surrounded by four women, some people said my dad was a lucky man. Others patted him on the back and asked how many seconds per day he was allowed in the bathroom. In fact, to this day, hanging in my parents’ bathroom is a plaque that reads: “There’s a special bathroom in heaven for the fathers of three girls.”The hands that hold our children
Written by Ashleigh Kittle Slater
With one hand, I kept my 10-month-old daughter, Ava, steady in my arms. With the other, I dialed 911. Moments earlier, as I sat on the couch feeding Ava from a bottle, she had grown very still. I watched with concern as her eyes fixed on the ceiling. Suddenly, her small body jerked. I looked up, wondering if something had startled her. She jerked again. I knew something was terribly wrong.Powerful pray-ers
Written by Christopher Lyon
Most kids, up to a certain age, are proud of their dads. My four-year-old son assumes I can do everything he dreams of doing, including playing in the CFL, operating a front loader and flying a space shuttle. I rarely correct him.A father and a gentleman
Written by Arthur Keeley
James has an infectious smile. At 19 years old, unlike some of his more sullen peers, he is polite and gracious. The women in our church especially enjoy talking to him. Young and old alike feel respected and honoured in his company.So you’re gonna be a daddy
Written by Joseph Schneller
You’re just about to find out your wife’s pregnant with your first child. Your pal, Nate (father of two), has said that having a child represents more life change than getting married. Your wife’s about to find out that babies aren’t the only ones who lie in the fetal position sucking their thumb. But let’s take this one step at a time.More Articles...
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