#40Days40Dads project<\/a>\u00a0is my mother-in-law’s brother Jerry.\u00a0Like most people on my wife’s side, Jerry has a rather large family. Given his quality\u00a0responses\u00a0below, the experience of fatherhood has clearly given him a lot of wisdom to share. Thanks, Jerry!<\/p>\n#30:\u00a0Jerry<\/h2>\n
Jerry\u00a0is the father of seven daughters–ages 35, forever 19, 29, 28, 26, 23, 16–and a 19-year-old son.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat was the moment when you first felt like a father?<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen I held our first daughter. I remember my elation at that moment and how my fears of uncertainty melted away. What a beautiful gift!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhat’s your favorite part about being a father?<\/strong><\/p>\nWatching the kids grow up and helping to guide them by answering their questions on the challenges of their lives (a lot of the same questions I had), and seeing them develop into their own person. And now, being with them as they begin their own families.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhat’s the hardest part about being a father?<\/strong><\/p>\nHaving to let go of one–or more–of those precious gifts as God calls them home.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhat’s the dumbest\/funniest thing that your kid has cried about or fought with you over?<\/strong><\/p>\nNothing special comes to mind but it is interesting the things that are important to them as they age and how those things change. It also says much about their personality as far as how sensitive, determined or passionate they are about particular things.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhat are you most proud of having taught\/shared with your kids or what are you most looking forward to teaching\/sharing with them?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nAt this stage it would be the same for both categories, helping them develop the tools and talents to be a positive, contributing part of this world we are given into.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhat’s your favorite thing about your kids?<\/strong><\/p>\nTheir individuality and desire to get along in spite of their differing opinions.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nIf you could go back in time and give yourself a piece of advice when you first became a father, what would you say?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nHave a vision of what type of values and behaviors you’d like to see in your child then keep that in mind as you guide them in their growing up. I like to say,”If it won’t be funny when they’re\u00a012, then it can’t be funny when they’re\u00a02.” Having said that, don’t be too hard on them. I remember being a kid, too. In the end just love them and try hard to make sure they see\/feel it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Any other comments to share on fatherhood?<\/strong><\/p>\nPray for guidance and ask your Dad for advice (he’ll LOVE that).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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