I can definitely relate to the teenage angst with parents and realizing their wisdom later. Blessedly, the tension was never overly dramatic.
Also blessedly, my dad was able to share some of his interests with me (Isaac Asimov and Dune in particular), and even tried to play video games with us. Last month, he and I went camping to spend some quality time together before I have my first child (a daughter). Developing a stronger relationship as men has been a real blessing. He's a good Christian man and a father, and will be a great grandfather.
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I can definitely relate to the teenage angst with parents and realizing their wisdom later. Blessedly, the tension was never overly dramatic.
Also blessedly, my dad was able to share some of his interests with me (Isaac Asimov and Dune in particular), and even tried to play video games with us. Last month, he and I went camping to spend some quality time together before I have my first child (a daughter). Developing a stronger relationship as men has been a real blessing. He's a good Christian man and a father, and will be a great grandfather.
Great article. I'm a woman, so I'll admit that I cried a little ha ha. You are a true blessing to your family and others.
That's okay. I got a little misty-eyed writing it.