tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472658119129558801.post-11183430689391995302008-06-15T08:00:00.000-07:002008-06-15T08:00:02.662-07:002008-06-15T08:00:02.662-07:00I have to ask myself that question today. It's an appropriate time to pause and consider how I've grown as a dad. I've noticed something interesting with each child being born. My love for my children has grown exponentially over the years. When my first was born I did love him, but it seems I love him even more today. Along with that my desire to grow as a dad has grown. <br /><br />I've had to give up some things along the way to be a great dad. I'm not going to be a good golfer. I'm not going to have a lot of hobbies. I'm not going to travel a lot. <br /><br />And yet, despite all the things I'm not going to be or have, the one thing that I <span style="font-weight: bold;">get to be</span> that more than makes up for any sacrifice is <span style="font-weight: bold;">dad</span>. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">one</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">only</span> dad to Ethan, Daisy, Grace and Ben.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://widgetserver.com/syndication/subscriber/InsertPanel.js?panelId=396ccf73-5c4f-4b32-a78b-a4a8291631c9" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Get great free widgets at <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com">Widgetbox</a>!</noscript></div>Doug Gamblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15522369806988089778noreply@blogger.com