I was cleaning out one of my three briefcases yesterday when I came across a note that I had written on February 15th. I learned this lesson on that day and then relearned it again yesterday.
The note said, "Children Spell Love T-I-M-E."
When I heard this it made an instant impression on me and so I wrote it down to remember. I am glad that I found the note and now am able to put it on this blog. As long as the World Wide Web does not crash, I will be able to reference this from time to time as it is a great reminder as to how children gauge the love you have for them.
This goes along with a line in a television show that I like to watch. Last night as I was watching the show Friday Night Lights with my wife I heard the line and thought it was good. I will paraphrase because I do not remember it word for word but it was something like this "Friday nights will be here forever but We only have these kids for a short amount of time". The coach said this to the booster president who was having a fight with his daughter. Anyway..., I thought it was a good reminder also of just how short of a time we have with our children before they grow up and move out.
I hope that I am a good father and that I am able to cherish the "short" time I have with my two children, soon to be three. I hope that I spend enough time with them and that the time that I do spend with them is quality time so that they know that I do love them.
Yesterday, I actually had a conversation with a friend of mine about starting a web site that would be specifically for Fathers (Men) that would help them become more dedicated fathers and husbands. There are sites out there for women and seem to be viewed quite a bit. I have seen some things on these sites regarding meals, schooling, questions about raising children, etc. I think it would be a big hit to start a site similar to that for Fathers. I would hope that sponsors would catch on and help promote the site. I hope I have not said to much and someone actually reads this blog and steals the idea.
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Children aren't the only one's who spell love this way. Your wife does too! We have had such crazy schedules lately that I'd really like to schedule a little time with you!
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