Father’s Day

Not having a father doesn’t mean you can’t be a good dad. The third night after the birth of our first child, I was overwhelmed with my new role as a father. My son was crying, my wife was exhausted, and my 24 year old inexperienced self was trying to get him to sleep. As I rocked him, physically weary and emotionally drained, I suddenly panicked at the realization of being responsible for this child for the next two decades. I grew up with many men in my life from my mother’s numerous relationships, but I never had a father. Now, there I was with this precious, helpless infant and I had no idea how I was going to be his father. I did the only thing I knew to do. I drew on the only assistance available. I prayed to my Heavenly Father. Crying as much as my baby boy, I asked the Lord for help getting him to sleep, and for the wisdom and courage to raise him. My Father faithfully answered both of my desperate requests.