Monday, March 17, 2008

In The Interest of Candor


Some people have blogs that make their lives look like they are simply full of happy days and hearts and flowers.

I think that is fake.

Today, I had a nice day at the office. Then, I came home.

I have been spending years trying to learn how be a calm, rational, non-explosive, affirming, lovely parent. I have read books, attended seminars, and yes (gasp!) even been in therapy. Lots.

I did not behave well with with my family tonight. Afterward, I needed to go for a long walk, to try to sort out both my feelings, and my failings. I came home after a while, and apologized. At nearly 50 years old, I am still working out what it means to be a good husband and father.

Its not easy. I need more work.

Just wanted to be honest here.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for being honest. Oh, that more of us could follow your example. Love following your lives and learn much from you, especially on being honest, being a church person and being a parent of two girls. Thank you for opening your life to the blogsphere.

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