My fathers words after death.

[1gunsnotenough]

Good looking son. Congrats. My father wasn't much of a father. Be glad you had a good one. Makes a difference in life. But he was a good grandfather. Only time I have seen my son cry was when I told him his grandfather had died. Broke my heart seeing him cry. But I had a good grandfather. He wasn't my biological grandfather. But was the greatest man I have ever known. He's been dead 20+ years and my brothers and I still can't talk about him with a dry eye. Enjoy your son. Mine just graduated high school. Time goes by to quick. Spend every minute with your son that you can. My son's about 6'3" 250 or so. Never stop hugging or letting them know you love them no matter how big or old they are.

 

[SlyCooper0203]

Good looking son. Congrats. My father wasn't much of a father. Be glad you had a good one. Makes a difference in life. But he was a good grandfather. Only time I have seen my son cry was when I told him his grandfather had died. Broke my heart seeing him cry. But I had a good grandfather. He wasn't my biological grandfather. But was the greatest man I have ever known. He's been dead 20+ years and my brothers and I still can't talk about him with a dry eye. Enjoy your son. Mine just graduated high school. Time goes by to quick. Spend every minute with your son that you can. My son's about 6'3" 250 or so. Never stop hugging or letting them know you love them no matter how big or old they are.

Thank you for the amazing advice

 

[Dawgbrain]

I'm really sorry for the loss of your dad, but very excited as you enter this new stage of life. As said above, time goes too quick. Enjoy every day of every age! I remember thinking "I can't wait until he walks", and then "I can't wait until he throws a ball", and before I knew it I was sitting at their high school graduations. Our boys are in college now and we have made 1,000's of great memories, but still, I wish I had savored every day more.

 

[SlyCooper0203]

It’s cool to see my dad coming out in me.. as I’m beginning to parent. So much understanding and endless love

 

[fattboyzz]

Thanks for sharing

Hope you an yo boy have a gr8 relationship too

 

[Lionheart]

Sons and fathers. It can be a great thing...or not. I loved my dad but was never really as close to him as I wanted to be. Honestly, I’m not sure why. He was a great man but he and I just seemed to butt heads all the time and I never felt like I had his respect or approval a lot of the time.
He was old school and never talked to me much.
I am trying to be different with my boys...men, now actually.
We butt heads too but I try to talk through things through with them and not walk away angry.
I try to let them know I am proud of them and respect them.
A book by a guy named John Eldridge really helped me deal with the hurts given me by my father...and motivated me to be a better father to my sons.
It isn’t easy but it’s worth it.
Congratulations Sly and thanks for the story...God works in mysterious wonderful ways.
Being a father is a tremendous privilege and responsibility. You are off to a great start.

 

[keith089]

This song

And that my job by Conway Twitty, they help

 

[Targetmaster]

My Dad was killed by a Drunk Driver on Thanksgiving Day 1954, I still talk to him every day and keep him updated on Grandson, great grand children and Great Great Grand children, but Thanksgivings have always been sad days for me, never can get in the mood, but my son seems to under stand why

 

[SAR 6114]

I’m happy for you that you had a dad that loved you. Congratulations on your son’s arrival and may your journey with him be as loving as it was with your dad.

 

[imawoodsman]

Thank you sir for sharing that touching story.
Congrats on your new son!
Blessings to y’all!