Last summer I got to be a 'dad' for 48 campers. It really put into perspective the challenges and responsibility of fatherhood, as well as a clear understanding of the joys and hurts that can come along with it. Punishing a kid is not fun, but it's for their own good: that's a tough balance to strike. Telling a kid that they can't do the one thing they really want to do because it isn't safe for them is hard.
And as good of a counselor as I may have been, I must say that it's got to be because I tried to follow the example of fatherhood that my dad showed me. He wrestled with me, played with me, punished me, cared for me, made up stories for me, and invested in me. He loved and loves me.
Dad, thanks for being a great father. You have pointed me toward Christ, showed me how to serve, and made it a joy to be able to call myself your son. I praise God that He has "given me the heritage of those who fear His name (Psalm 61:5)."
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You'll notice that I changed the name. It used to be 'Ranting and Rambling,' but that has a negative, directionless ring to it, and I hope that my posts don't fall into either of those categories. I think journeying without a destination (in all but the literal sense) is pointless. But what to call it? "Thoughts About Stuff" was tempting but vague. "Andrew" left a little to be desired. I think I picked the right one.
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1 comment:
Hi Andrew,
What a fine tribute to your dad. I'm sure you'll be a wonderful one yourself someday! From last Tuesday through today (Father's Day) I dealt with my own father issues, and it all came out well for me.
Here's to summer vacation!
Lydia
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