I guess I can say that I’m a professional dad at this point, considering that my eldest child is 29 and my youngest is almost 25. Well into their own adulthood, I’ve seen them reflect and echo much of what I’ve taught them through the years. Here are some of those things
- always get there early
- show people who you are
- ask too many questions
- talk to God daily
- frame big decisions with, “Will this matter next year? In five years?”
- sometimes, baby steps
- it’s okay to not have all the answers
- forgive
- take responsibility for your words, actions and the outcome they affect
- show up
- crying with someone is better than healing alone
- treat her like a queen, even if she isn’t
- choose life every day
- however good or bad the situation is, it will always change
- be a light
- over prepare, then go with the flow
- God loves you because of who God is,
not because of anything that you’ve done or didn’t do - don’t apologize for who you are
- save some
- life doesn’t come in fancy wrapping, but it’s still a gift
- don’t be too prideful to ask for help
- fight with a purpose and certainty, for you will surely have to fight
- before you do great things, do the small things well
- celebrate yourself
- stay curious