1. My children need to see a man royally screw up AND then watch him humble himself by apologizing and repenting. They need to see a man live as one who is forgiven.
2. My children need to fall and scratch their knees. They need to get hurt. They need to be cuddled by the strong embracing arms of a man who will bend down and kiss that knee as many times as it takes to heal it.
3. My children need strong discipline. They need to hear the firm command of their father. They need to disobey, apologize, and hear their father's forgiving voice.
4. My children need to see a man read his Bible, receive Christ's Gifts in church, and pray (more than just before he eats). They need to know it is possible to be manly and humble.
5. My children need to see a man love a woman like Christ loves the Church. They need to see him sacrifice. They need to watch him put his needs below the needs of his bride. My children need stability. They need leadership. They need a head of household. They need to watch their mother honor their father. They need to see a healthy marriage built by God.
6. My children need to watch their father and mother kiss, hold hands, hug, and show affection. They need to learn that sexuality is beautiful when it is between husband and wife. They need to see what joy awaits them in marriage.
7. My children need a protector. They need a safety net. They need an un-emotional ear to listen.
When my husband proposed seven years ago, he gave me seven gifts each representing completion.
As a married couple, we complete each other.
As parents, we do the same.
My children need their father.
All children need fathers.
Fathers complete mothers.
Thank you for completing me, my love.
