It doesnât matter how famous you are, how much money you make or what you do for a living.
You can be one of the most recognizable people in the world. You can have all the success, awards and accomplishments anyone could dream of.
But at the end of the day, thereâs someone who doesnât care about any of that.
Someone who looks at you like youâre their whole world. Who thinks you walk on water. Who just wants your time, your hugs and to know youâre there.
They donât call you famous.
They donât call you successful.
They just call you Dad. â¤ď¸
And thatâs the most important title any man will ever have.
Regardless of how much you have loved your parents, your pets, or your friends there is nothing that will prepare you for the love you will have for your children
All consuming, sharply painful, terror inducing, mind melting love
A new feeling, it shouldnât even be called love
My boss's boss is like 42, never married, no kids. Earns $275-300K per year. Goes on a minimum of two international vacations a year w/ his girlfriend. 10+ days, all out.
Eats the best food, stays in top notch accomodations. Excursions, tours, nicest beaches, etc.
Great guy, I'm happy for him.
But what I've realized is that without kids, you end up chasing a lifestyle that has to continually be topped in order for you to be satisfied and find happiness.
What he and others like him don't understand is that when you have children, seeing THEM experience life's most basic things and watching their eyes light up at all the "firsts", brings greater pleasure and joy than any vacation or travel experience ever could.
Seeing THEM try blueberries for the first time is greater than dining at the best 5 star restaurant in Europe.
Seeing THEM learn how to walk is greater than walking the Great Wall of China or strolling along the most picturesque beach.
Watching THEM giggle uncontrollably at "peek-a-boo" tops any A-list comedian act.
Seeing THEIR excitement when building a fort out of cardboard boxes and making a door big enough for daddy is superior to staying at 5-star resorts.
Flying kites with THEM far outweighs excursions like parasailing or helicopter rides.
Seeing THEM perform a recital on stage for the first time is more rewarding than watching a Broadway show or top notch symphony orchestra.
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When you have children, all of a sudden you realize that life's greatest joys are not in the pursuit of things or pleasure or travel, but rather in the LOVE and bond you share with your very own image bearers.
Seeing the beauty and magnificence and wonder of life all over again for the first time through THEIR eyes and expressions gives you something the world simply cannot offer, nor even come close.
Evil is real. There is no doubt, the enemy is hard at work.
These last few days, the weight of evil has been heavy across our nation.
But this I know: It will not have the final word. One day, God will make all things right.
Until then, we pray. We weep with those who weep. And we keep fighting, knowing the victory has already been won.
The #Bengals paid Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Mike Gesicki, and Trey Hendrickson. They also signed Noah Fant and Dalton Risner in the last month.
Theyâve done what they needed to do. Now itâs time to win on the field.
Sources: The #Bengals will be hosting veteran G Dalton Risner on a free agent visit tomorrow.
Risner has started 81 games in his career. Cincinnati has been looking for interior offensive line help.
The #Bengals and No. 17 overall pick Shemar Stewart have agreed to terms on his fully guaranteed four-year contract, per his agency LAA.
After a lengthy standoff over contract language, Stewart got improved payout language can now get on the field.
The #Bengals and No. 17 overall pick Shemar Stewart have agreed to terms on his fully guaranteed four-year contract, per his agency LAA.
After a lengthy standoff over contract language, Stewart got improved payout language can now get on the field.