One of the best things that ever happened to me was being given up by my real dad.

The next best thing was being abused by my step-dad.

I know, it sounds dark, but here's what happened as a result:

When my kids arrived on this planet, it pushed me to not quit on myself.

When another child was introduced into my life (Amy's son Asher), I took on the role of including him and even successfully adopting him. (I know what it's like when people quit on me; I wasn't going to do that to him)

As a result of having these children in my life, I had a chance to be the father I didn't have.

I'm not completely shitting on my 2 dads............I did learn some good things from each one of them, but the biggest gift they gave me was the clarity needed to become the Dad I needed.

I became that Dad.

If you told me tomorrow was my last day on this planet, and asked me one of my greatest accomplishments, it would be being a father to my children and excelling in this area.

My kids are good kids. They have manners and use them. They know how to operate heavy equipment and are responsible with it. They're good to other kids and teach them things I've taught them.

Their main objective is to outlive me and out perform me during their lifetimes.

They're already ahead of the game.

Here's my message to Dads who may feel they're coming up short in their kids' lives........

It's not too late.

Be the Dad you needed.

Be present.

Be helpful.

Be a good teacher.

That's all you have to do.

It's really that simple.

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