Fatherhood Fridays

Well another new idea has struck me. I think I will write each Friday about fatherhood and husband-hood. I really like how this past Wednesday's post went. It was tons o' fun for me so I look forward to more of that.

So for this recurring segment I'll be looking at the ups, the downs, the smiles and frowns that happen from my quirky perspective of being a dad, a new dad now, a worker outside the home, and a husband.

First some really good news :) Heather and I did learn earlier this week that we are going to be new parents. Tis been a big adjustment for us to be sure. Things we haven't thought of in nigh on 13 years are coming back up now. But it's good stuff. Very good stuff to be a dad again. This will mean another 18 years of letter writing on birthdays, hiding them, and keeping track of them. It will mean much much more to me too. But many multiple and myriad thoughts run through my brain lately. It's a lot to process for an "emogical" person like me.

As our pregnancy progresses, and yes I use the word "our" there because my wife isn't in this alone and it does affect us both; I'll write more on my feelings and thoughts/experiences regarding being a dad through a pregnancy too.

For now, suffice it to say I've finally sunk into "new dad" mode again and it feels surprisingly good. Cause now, unlike the first time, I have 13 years of experience from which to draw so that will make some things easier. I'm not such a dolt as to believe that I have it all figured out though; I know I don't.

So besides that little announcement, what else shall this new blog segment be about? Well I have a preview for you. Read on faithful blog buddies.

I believe that next week, we'll be discussing some scripture. It's a favorite that divides the genders and raises the hackles of the Biblically schooled and those who've never read a thing about it.

"Wives submit yourselves to your husbands."

Wow. Just look at that. Doesn't it create FEELINGS in you? Tis good writing when that happens. However that's not EXACTLY what I'll be writing about but rather, the rest of the verses that follow it. Whereas guys use the above portion to mistreat and control women, and yes the Church has been part of this, the remaining scripture most guys like to avoid.

So don't worry ladies if you're reading this and thinking I'm one of those men that thinks women are lesser creations and should somehow "obey" men. That kind of thinking is just crap and I'm not that kind of guy. And honestly the Bible isn't that kind of Bible either.

So we will rather instead be talking of what a guy's role is in serving his wife and family. Did you even know the Bible talks about that? And it talks about it far more than you may realize too. It should be a good post.

So don't miss next Friday ... I'll be studying for this one.