The joy, the laughter, the bonds built and strengthened were well worth the investment of time. We engaged in some group activities including “Do Dad’s Do” as well as Kickball – dads vs daughters (where dads have to skip and use non-dominant hand/foot), as well as some dad/daughter time
I would highly recommend an event like this if you have the opportunity! If you’ve never done something like this, we gather for GoldRush every year (lately we’ve done it…) at Winding River Resort Campground just outside of Grand Lake Colorado.
But some of the best time, was actually when it rained… it rained the day we got there (before anyone else – because I took the whole day off), and we sat in the tent and played cards. Saturday afternoon, we spent lunch eating hot dogs under a tree to avoid the rain – of course, we had our rain gear on, but it was really fun.
It was definitely something that she will remember, and she already talking about wanting to go back next year.
When we arrived at the pool, my daughter immediately got in, and I realized I had forgotten to bring a journal in which I had intended to do my daily study (still multitasking — guess not!). Upset by this, I dove into my book (pun intended), somewhat disgruntled… and only read two paragraphs. What I read was this:
My Jewel is very crafty. Not in the sly devious way, but in the inventive ingenuity way. She will often take something from the trash and make a clever thing from it. On my first trip to “The Depot” I noticed the Kids Workshop being given but didn’t think twice about it. Well, this time she noticed it.
Early on, my wife and I wrote down certain things we wanted to become traditions. We then, were diligent to do those things for a few years in a row, which made them naturally become ‘tradition.’
When the ark of the covenant was finally brought back to Israel, King David was overjoyed. He was so filled with a spirit to worship, and praise to God, that he danced before the ark with no regard for who was watching. This is one of the reasons he was called a man after God’s […]
I cannot tell you enough how important time with your kids is! On top of that the opportunities you have to be with them in a way that’s not “normal” (everyday life) have a way of having even more impact. EncouragingDad.com is helping to sponsor a Father Son Retreat, by an organization called L.I.F.T., which […]
How many times have you heard that name calling is a bad thing? It is true, the father who calls his daughter names that demean her gender, or make parts of her body to be focused upon instead of modestly de-emphasized will not benefit her development. Just as calling your son names that emasculate him […]
I want to encourage you… Encourage your children, daily. Don’t wait for them to ask for it, or deserve it, you may never have an opportunity if you wait for these things, so find encouragement for them in the moment. There is always something, in every situation, that you can encourage. You may have to […]