Holy cow, you're a rutabaga! Ok, first off, what exactly is a rutabaga?? LOL. So I get these daily and weekly updates from The Bump.com and I can't help but laugh each week when they say what type of fruit or vegetable that you're the size of. It's just too funny :) I guess we are now entering the 3rd Trimester and it's now a countdown to your big appearance in a few months. Your mother and I can't wait. Each night I think about you and imagine what life will be like being a daddy. It's going to be a lot of hard work but all the fun that we will have will make it all worth while. It looks like your lungs should be developed and your brain is working. That is so awesome! Amen to the miracle of life! According to the stats for this week you should be about 14"-15" long and averaging about 2 lbs too! I love you.
Love,
Daddy
XOXOXO
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Footprints In The Sand
One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along
the beach with the Lord.
He dreamed he was walking along
the beach with the Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed
two sets of footprints in the sand,
one beloning to him and the other to the Lord.
For each scene, he noticed
two sets of footprints in the sand,
one beloning to him and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the
very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the
very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life there is
only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most
you would leave me."
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life there is
only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most
you would leave me."
The Lord replied "My precious, precious child,
I love you and would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffereing,
when you see only one set of footprints in the sand,
it was then that I carried you."
I love you and would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffereing,
when you see only one set of footprints in the sand,
it was then that I carried you."
I remembered this poem and thought that it was very fitting to share. Everytime that I read this it brings me to tears. There is just something about this poem that is so moving to me. I truly believe that God is with us and whether you believe or not, he is very much there with HIS love and strength to help us press on when we feel like giving up. All things have a way of working themselves out, just have a little faith.
Love,
Daddy
XOXOXO
Saturday, October 6, 2012
My Promise
I want you to know just how much I love you so I want to make a promise to you. I will always strive to keep this promise no matter what and as best as I can at all times. I swear this on my life to you:
I promise that no matter what happens in life, I won't let you down at being the best father I can be. I promise that I'll always be there when you need me and wherever you need me. I promise that I'll move Heaven and Earth for you. I promise that our bond will be unbreakable. I promise to always love and respect you for who you are. I promise that you can always come to me if you need someone to talk to or listen. I promise to be a positive role model in your life. I promise I'll never leave you. I promise to be strong for you. I promise to be gentle with you. I promise to never judge you. I promise to always protect you. I promise to always fight for you. I promise I would give my life for you. I promise to learn from the mistakes I'll make with you. I promise to always make time for you. And finally, I promise that you and I will have fun together and will create a lifetime of memories that we will always cherish.
All this I swear on my life to you little one.
I love you,
Daddy
XOXOXO
I promise that no matter what happens in life, I won't let you down at being the best father I can be. I promise that I'll always be there when you need me and wherever you need me. I promise that I'll move Heaven and Earth for you. I promise that our bond will be unbreakable. I promise to always love and respect you for who you are. I promise that you can always come to me if you need someone to talk to or listen. I promise to be a positive role model in your life. I promise I'll never leave you. I promise to be strong for you. I promise to be gentle with you. I promise to never judge you. I promise to always protect you. I promise to always fight for you. I promise I would give my life for you. I promise to learn from the mistakes I'll make with you. I promise to always make time for you. And finally, I promise that you and I will have fun together and will create a lifetime of memories that we will always cherish.
All this I swear on my life to you little one.
I love you,
Daddy
XOXOXO
Friday, October 5, 2012
Daughters Need Fathers
These were two of the articles that I stumbled upon last night while I was doing some poking around on the internet. Reading articles such as these which emphasize the importance of a father in a child's life, especially in his daughter's, is really an eye opener into what's truly at stake. These articles go hand in hand with what I've learned about a child's core belief system being established by the time they reach 5 or 6 years old. It's important to be an active and supportive dad at every single stage in their lives. I just can't believe that there are men out there that don't realize this importance or are absent in their child's life. Who wouldn't want to step up to the plate and be a father and be a part of a life that they helped create? I don't understand at all. As for me, I can't wait to be a part of my daughter's life and I don't want to miss a single moment of it. I'll be the best dad that I can for her and I'll do whatever it takes to make sure that our bond will be a strong and healthy one. The challenge has been excepted so Game On!
Articles:
Daughters Need Fathers, Too
The Father-Daughter Factor
Articles:
Daughters Need Fathers, Too
The Father-Daughter Factor
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Discovering a world of information on Fatherhood
Wow!! There sure is a ton of information and support out there for all of us future dads. I pretty much spent the entire night online discovering new blogs, websites, and purchasing some books from expectant dads, stay at home dads, single dads, and pretty much every other type of dad that's out there. It's pretty overwhelming the amount of information and advice out there specifically for dads. I also found quite a bit of information on the daddy-daughter bond which I found extremely interesting. It was a good feeling to get reassurance that my role as a father is a unique and very important one. With most of the focus being on mommy both during and after the pregnancy, It kind of seemed that the dads get overlooked. I know I was starting to feel that way. It was comforting to hear that my role as dad does matter. With all this new found information at my fingertips, I hope that I'll be better prepared for the things to come. I can't believe that in 3 months I'm going to be a dad. I just can't believe it! I really am starting to have a whole new outlook on my life and my future as a new daddy. I wasn't expecting this type of change this early on to be honest. I actually thought that it wouldn't happen until after I officially became a dad. I will say though, this change within me is exciting and refreshing!
Life Lessons From Dad: Love
Continuing with my little life lessons for you, I'm going to try my best to convey the message of Love. Love is probably the greatest emotion, feeling, and act that we can experience. Love can also be very complex and confusing. I'll save the birds and bees kind of love for when you're older but, I thought I would try to summarize in general what the act or meaning of Love is the best that I can.
Lesson 2: Love
The most important thing that we can do in this world is Love. Love comes in a variety of forms and intensities ranging from the Love of an object or activity to more personal forms of Love such as the Love of ones self, Love between a friend or family member, or intimate, romantic Love between two people. Whatever form, Love can be summed up as kindness, respect, and compassion for all people and creatures. Unfortunately, as you grow older you may experience times where it will be hard to Love and easier to show anger or to be hurtful towards others. You may also meet people who are not Loving towards you or other people. Always remember that each and every one of us deserve to be Loved as we are all God's creatures. Not a single one of us is above the other and doesn't deserved to be Loved. Love your neighbors, Love your enemies, Love all creatures big and small for who and what they are. If you can do this at all times, even when it is difficult, then you will be a messenger of Love. You can never know just how much an unkind word or action may negatively affect someone so always act with Love. If you strive to Love when it is much easier to do everything but, you will help make this a more peaceful world and you will be spreading and sharing the joy of Love with others. Love will help you remain positive. Love can build and mend relationships. Love can brighten someones day. Love can influence and encourage. Love can open up new doors, paths, and possibilities. Always Love.
I know that there have been times where I have not succeeded in following this advice, again, I am not perfect, no one is. There are many times when I let hurt and anger drive my responses and influence my decisions and that caused hurt for myself and others around me. I encourage you to try your best to Love, even when it is hard to do so. I'll close with a Bible passage which I feel does a much better job at summarizing what Love is and how we should all treat each other.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails...
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Lesson 2: Love
The most important thing that we can do in this world is Love. Love comes in a variety of forms and intensities ranging from the Love of an object or activity to more personal forms of Love such as the Love of ones self, Love between a friend or family member, or intimate, romantic Love between two people. Whatever form, Love can be summed up as kindness, respect, and compassion for all people and creatures. Unfortunately, as you grow older you may experience times where it will be hard to Love and easier to show anger or to be hurtful towards others. You may also meet people who are not Loving towards you or other people. Always remember that each and every one of us deserve to be Loved as we are all God's creatures. Not a single one of us is above the other and doesn't deserved to be Loved. Love your neighbors, Love your enemies, Love all creatures big and small for who and what they are. If you can do this at all times, even when it is difficult, then you will be a messenger of Love. You can never know just how much an unkind word or action may negatively affect someone so always act with Love. If you strive to Love when it is much easier to do everything but, you will help make this a more peaceful world and you will be spreading and sharing the joy of Love with others. Love will help you remain positive. Love can build and mend relationships. Love can brighten someones day. Love can influence and encourage. Love can open up new doors, paths, and possibilities. Always Love.
I know that there have been times where I have not succeeded in following this advice, again, I am not perfect, no one is. There are many times when I let hurt and anger drive my responses and influence my decisions and that caused hurt for myself and others around me. I encourage you to try your best to Love, even when it is hard to do so. I'll close with a Bible passage which I feel does a much better job at summarizing what Love is and how we should all treat each other.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-8, 13
New International Version (NIV)
8 Love never fails...
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
You Are Wondefully Made
I found this Psalm verse for you the other day. I want you to know that you are such a precious gift. Out of love your mother and I helped make you and God did the rest. You truly are a miracle! We both love you so much.
Psalm 139:13-16
New International Version (NIV)
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
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