A Dad's Perspective

Hi I can't help but notice that a lot of guys don't want to be dads and I just don't understand it. I'm a dad and I am so greatful that God gave me my son he is truly the greatest blessing in my life. My wife and I don't earn a lot of money and raising a child is very difficult but with Gods help we find a way. We have just discovered that my wife is pregnant again and it will increase our problems but I'm not unhappy. In fact I am so happy I wish to scream it to the world. Having a child is amazing I often just sit and watch my son who is 3 now and I am amazed watching him discover his own abilities and failures.

It is something I could do all day. And no matter how tough things get or how naughty he can be when he comes over to me puts his arms around me and squeezes me with all his might then looks up and gives me a kiss and says, "I love you daddy", I know that I did the right thing in having him in that moment nothing else matters and I know I would gladly lay down my life for him. I really can't wait for my next one. The point is no matter how tough things may become I promise you your child will be worth it there is no price to pay or burden to carry or pain to endure that could ever make you regret the choice to keep your child. From, Michael in South Africa



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written by Hayhaley17 , February 09, 2012
Michael,

I understand where your comeing from a lot of dad's are scared when their girl friend say's the words I'm pragnant I'm sure they get worryed how there going to handel everything. I'm eighteen and i had to tell my boyfriend that three mounths ago and he was very supportive really great about it he has been to every doctors apportment he opens doors and carry's boxes its been a wonderful haveing his by my side. my father wasn't in the picture so i thought he wouldn't be any kind of support but he was turned out to be a great man.
Haley May
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written by kenn , February 05, 2012
got two sons in a row, and they came 2010 and 2011. we were not married when i got my girlfriend pregnant, i didn't know what to do... i was afraid coz althougth im a guy, my family were, well we belong to a conservative society.. and having a child outside marriage is a so so... but i stand up to it... i informed my family about it and well, they cant say no, but of course all the expenses, i should handle by myself... it was hard.. especially coz my eldest is asthmatic and the other one caught pneumonia, by Gods grace they are both ok now, after being 7 times in the hospital last year 2011 and about 4 times last 2010... tsk tsk... my earning were not enough, so im just happy that i have help from the folks i know... i shared this because i want the world to know, it may be hard to raise children but i thank God for his guidance and graces, and my guts (hehehe)... they're both healthy... and oh i thank the doctor who was always there to help us...
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written by Dawn777 , February 03, 2012
Marilo, I know if you need some help you can click on the Email Becky tab and one of the girls from this website can help you out!
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written by Dawn777 , February 03, 2012
I am so glad you sent in this letter! So many girls end up alone and pregnant because guys are afraid to stand up and enjoy the life they helped create! Thank you for being so bold!
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written by chamee , February 02, 2012
youre a wonderful person. having a child is not a problem its a gift. actually it can help you forget your proble even for a short time........
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written by marilo , January 31, 2012
smilies/angry.gifim so scared cuz i knw im pragnant 1month. plz help me im not redy to face this probz
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