{"id":2678,"date":"2010-06-18T16:29:37","date_gmt":"2010-06-18T22:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jesusneedsnewpr.net\/?p=2678"},"modified":"2011-05-03T17:01:50","modified_gmt":"2011-05-03T17:01:50","slug":"im-a-dad-just-words-about-being-a-father","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/jesusneedsnewpr\/2010\/06\/im-a-dad-just-words-about-being-a-father.html","title":{"rendered":"I’m a dad (some words about being a father)"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the high-fiver. I’m the terrible dancer. I’m the funny singer.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the teeth brusher. I’m the banana peeler. I’m the time-out keeper.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the deejay. I’m the remote controller. I’m the man involved.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the capable. I’m the video recorder. I’m the snot wiper.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the lover. I’m the fall-a-sleep-on-er. I’m the book reader.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the teacher. I’m the hope reminder. I’m the boo-boo kisser.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the imperfect hero. I’m the prayer say-er. I’m the cheesy grinner.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the carrier. I’m the holder. I’m the protector.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the dreamer. I’m the cheerleader. I’m the fan who won’t sit down and shut up.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the believer. I’m the mistake maker. I’m the get-up-and-try-again-er.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

I’m the lucky one. I’m the blessed one. I’m the man who will love you no matter what.<\/p>\n

I’m a Dad.<\/p>\n

To all the men who are dads or hope to be dads… Happy Father’s Day.<\/p>\n

Be blessed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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