Wednesday Wisdom – The Heart of a Father

mocha dad father and son

Here is a quote that really touched my heart. I hope it will do the same to yours.

Until you have a son of your own… you will never know the joy, the love beyond feeling that resonates in the heart of a father as he looks upon his son. You will never know the sense of honor that makes a man want to be more than he is and to pass something good and hopeful into the hands of his son. And you will never know the heartbreak of the fathers who are haunted by the personal demons that keep them from being the men they want their sons to be. – Kent Nerburn

I often ask myself, “Am I the man I want my sons to be?” Most of the time the answer is a resounding “Yes,” but those personal demons that Nerburn spoke of often rear their ugly heads. Sure, I’ve made many mistakes in my life and some of them have been whoppers, but my past mistakes will pale in comparison to the mistake I would make if I failed to teach my sons the manhood lessons they need to be strong, productive men.

My sons make me want to be a better man and I hope that my example makes them want to do the same.

Stay Strong,
Mocha Dad

Question: How has having a son made you a different man (or woman)?

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http://dearmisterman.wordpress.com Mr. Man

When I look at my son, I see the innocence that I once possessed. I see pages of a book that is written from minute to minute to year to year. He is looking to me to provide the quill and ink to write on those pages.As those pages continue to be filled, I know that I will help determine the tone, climax, and possibly the conclusion to the book of his life. It is my intent to help fill those pages with love, strength, self-reliance, and a faith firmly planted.
http://dearmisterman.wordpress.com Mr. Man

When I look at my son, I see the innocence that I once possessed. I see pages of a book that is written from minute to minute to year to year. He is looking to me to provide the quill and ink to write on those pages.As those pages continue to be filled, I know that I will help determine the tone, climax, and possibly the conclusion to the book of his life. It is my intent to help fill those pages with love, strength, self-reliance, and a faith firmly planted.
http://honeaexpress.blogspot.com Whit

That’s spot on. I find myself all the time seeing me in my boys and sometimes it’s not something I want in either of us. This dad thing is harder than it looks.
http://honeaexpress.blogspot.com Whit

That’s spot on. I find myself all the time seeing me in my boys and sometimes it’s not something I want in either of us. This dad thing is harder than it looks.
http://www.mybrownbaby.blogspot.com MyBrownBaby

Beautiful!

I have a stepson, and I love him as if I birthed him myself. He makes me want to fight harder to be a better parent–and help other parents be better parents. Because our sons deserve this. At least, this. We collectively fail them if we don’t at least try.
http://www.mybrownbaby.blogspot.com MyBrownBaby

Beautiful!

I have a stepson, and I love him as if I birthed him myself. He makes me want to fight harder to be a better parent–and help other parents be better parents. Because our sons deserve this. At least, this. We collectively fail them if we don’t at least try.
http://www.askwifey.blogspot.com Wifey

Nice. Both of my kids make me strive to be a better person, to practice what I preach, and I’m so grateful to them for that.

Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
http://www.askwifey.blogspot.com Wifey

Nice. Both of my kids make me strive to be a better person, to practice what I preach, and I’m so grateful to them for that.

Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
http://www.jmjfitness.com JMJ

Just stumbled across your blog. Thanks for sharing the quote. That is deep. I love it. I have a 1 yr old son and he is the greatest gift in the world. I like that picture too.
http://www.jmjfitness.com JMJ

Just stumbled across your blog. Thanks for sharing the quote. That is deep. I love it. I have a 1 yr old son and he is the greatest gift in the world. I like that picture too.
http://www.halfpastkissintime.com Half-Past Kissin’ Time

I recently read something in which the author said that his son is the only man he’s ever hoped would be a better man than he. (or something like that; I thought it was beautiful.

I feel very grateful to have both a son and a daughter. Because I was molested by a teenage boy when I was a little girl, I had some fear that I would have difficulty bonding with him as a teen, but I’m thrilled to say that was a needless worry; we have a terrific relationship.

Breaking family cycles ROCKS.

P.S. I really like your blog and am very glad you popped by today; thanks. I’ll be back!
http://www.halfpastkissintime.com Half-Past Kissin’ Time

I recently read something in which the author said that his son is the only man he’s ever hoped would be a better man than he. (or something like that; I thought it was beautiful.

I feel very grateful to have both a son and a daughter. Because I was molested by a teenage boy when I was a little girl, I had some fear that I would have difficulty bonding with him as a teen, but I’m thrilled to say that was a needless worry; we have a terrific relationship.

Breaking family cycles ROCKS.

P.S. I really like your blog and am very glad you popped by today; thanks. I’ll be back!
http://positivepassage.wordpress.com Rites Inc.

I am so glad to see even further beyond my tiny world of influence, that I am not the only father filled with these desires. My son turned 16 this year, but, despite him being nearly 6 feet tall I still see the small infant I used to hold cradled by one arm. I see vividly how as an infant I would come home from work, take him from his crib, placing him on my chest—marveling at what God had done as he slept peacfully.

Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you for being like-minded.

DO YOU HEAR THAT WORLD, MEN DO LOVE THEIR CHILDREN!!

Peace,
Thomas
http://positivepassage.wordpress.com Rites Inc.

I am so glad to see even further beyond my tiny world of influence, that I am not the only father filled with these desires. My son turned 16 this year, but, despite him being nearly 6 feet tall I still see the small infant I used to hold cradled by one arm. I see vividly how as an infant I would come home from work, take him from his crib, placing him on my chest—marveling at what God had done as he slept peacfully.

Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you for being like-minded.

DO YOU HEAR THAT WORLD, MEN DO LOVE THEIR CHILDREN!!

Peace,
Thomas
Wenylla

I am a single parent with two boys and i strive to be the woman I want my sons to introduce me to one day.
That’s a challenge.
Wenylla

I am a single parent with two boys and i strive to be the woman I want my sons to introduce me to one day.
That’s a challenge.