Father's Day can feel different from Mother's Day. For many people, it brings a mix of gratitude, loss, celebration, and difficult memories. Yet I never want the devoted fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, and positive male mentors to be overlooked because of the actions of men who were absent. The truth is that many men quietly… Continue reading Thank You Grandpa !
Category: Fatherhood
My Full Time Dad: Honoring Single Fathers
Most men if faced with the arduous task of being a single father would flee the scene at any given moment. My father, Archie Gaines was called to do it, and he stepped up to the plate. He is a strong believer in the fact that a man should take care of his family no… Continue reading My Full Time Dad: Honoring Single Fathers
Grandpa’s Girl
My grandfather and I shared a very close connection. I was his riding buddy, and he was my trusted source of comforting wisdom. We visited my grandparents everyday. Their home was like a second home for me even throughout adulthood. My grandfather was more like a father to me. My grandfather was my first best… Continue reading Grandpa’s Girl