Man I am so not ready for what is a bout to happen to me. I have these mixed feelings about becoming a parent. There is no way on earth or in hell below I am ready. I’m told I’d never really be ready. Whatever man, Shut it. let me feel inadequate for a second. I like to play to my strengths.
Zach is rolling his eyes claiming I am the kid Whisperer. Yeah they like me, I am a big kid my self. I can throw them on my shoulders and run around the yard but when it comes to creating safety and security for the little man or woman, I am totally feeling like I am screwed.
I wonder if since we are his children, we freak God out. This stress is natural, but it is getting to me.
“We’re still fighting it, we’re still fighting it
and you’re so much like me
I’m sorry”
6 responses so far ↓
1 kathy // Apr 13, 2008 at 6:07 am
hey daine - look at it this way: your inadequacies are an opportunity to trust God, and rely on His strength. and if you can do that, you’ll be a stellar dad.
i am excited for you!
2 McCool // Apr 14, 2008 at 8:02 am
everyday babies are born in huts with a skinny cow licking their little butt and they go up and chase lions for fun. you’ll do just fine and your baby will never know you dropped him. love ya.
3 Monica // Apr 14, 2008 at 9:51 am
That you are so worried, to me, speaks to just how good a dad you will be, because there is no way to be ready. Ever! And if you think you are it’s only because you have no clue just how much a baby changes things. But it’s a good change. Well, most of the time.
: )
I just know you will be a good father.
4 Summie // Apr 14, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Man, I STILL don’t feel adequate to be a mom/parent. The hours I put into work and the selfish nature I have…..I wonder….how will I ever juggle ANOTHER child!? Yikes.
This is what will make you a good papa: Your unconditional love. If anyone in this world has a heart of Gold, its you Micah Branham.
5 Beka // Apr 22, 2008 at 4:35 am
I heart Ben Folds.
6 Dara // Apr 27, 2008 at 4:47 pm
You were made for this. Carol Pilcher once said to me - Dara, God wouldn’t have given her (Ana) to you if He didn’t think you were capable of molding her. (she is strong willed and me - not so much) but I have found that God had probably just as many changes he wanted to produce in me by giving her to me - as he did for her.
Parenting is a Joy, you have just received the most hilarious entertainment that you will ever know, and for all the hard times the next moment is one of complete joy and you will wonder why you waited for so long. You will be a phenomenal father.
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