Comments on: Reminder to Parents: Presence=LOVE

By: Ricky Rew

Ricky Rew — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:23:51 +0000

Thanks – I needed to read this. I’m three weeks into my first post as Youth Minister, and life is getting incredibly busy; my first child is due in three weeks time. This is a powerful reminder that I need to start my ministry and fatherhood well – by making sure I *make* time for my wife and child from the beginning.

Keep up the great work…

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uberVU - social comments — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:43:19 +0000

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By: Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:46:35 +0000

Dawn,

That’s awesome. Truly God and your kids won.

I can hear you on that. I see the computer sitting there often…thinking of all the work I need to do…not even work with deadlines sometimes. Just blog posts and social networking. I have to work really hard to turn that stuff off and be fully present.

I wish it was easier for me, and somedays are truly easy and not a battle. I just want to be with my daughter. And then other days, I think of all the things that need to get done and she loses out then.

I’m trying to be more conscious of the choices I make. I have one shot at being a parent and I don’t want to regret the choices I make.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing.

Rhett
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By: Dawn Carter

Dawn Carter — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:32:22 +0000

On Monday nights my husband teaches a Criminal Law class for University of Phoenix… it makes for long nights & I usually dread the “solo” kid duty. But I cannot tell you how beautiful tonight was with my three kids (11, 9 and 6) because I shut my ‘puter off, turned off the TV and bounced like a mad woman between the three of them.

Nothing hugely spiritual happened. I just listened to explanations of why a certain superhero’s powers are superior; why Cooking Mama on my daughter’s DS was frustrating her; got to listen to my son describe his best friend.

Would’ve missed all that if I’d been absent (and I’ve struggled with it). Tonight, I guess God won. And so did my kids.

Preach it, Rhett.
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By: Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:45:34 +0000

Rodlie,

Haaaa….it’s a plugin I have. Try to promote other people’s blogs when they comment.

Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your thoughts. And that sounds like a good choice.

Rhett
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By: Rodlie Ortiz

Rodlie Ortiz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:42:53 +0000

Oops….that’s funny…i promise I wasn’t trying to pimp my last blog post….not even sure how that appeared on there. That’s kind funny. Guess it’s a special plugin you have on your blog. Interesting.

By: Rodlie Ortiz

Rodlie Ortiz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:29:51 +0000

Yeah, this is so huge! As a parent of a two year old boy, with another on the way, I couldn’t agree more. As a pastor the temptation is to rationalize and say, “well, it’s for the ministry and God…so it’s ok to be out.” But I’ve made the decision that I will not be that kind of parent. I will love God first, family second, church third. Thanks for the great reminder!
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By: Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:56:25 +0000

Rich,

Thanks for commenting. Seems like you do a great job of being present with your kids. From our conversations, to interactions, to watching you online, I know how important your kids are to you.

I love the photo of you and your daughter stopping at Starbucks on the way to school today. Those will be some great memories for both of you.

Speaking of that, my 2 year old is about to wake up and I think it’s time for a cookie run with her.

Rhett
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By: Rich Kirkpatrick

Rich Kirkpatrick — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:37:46 +0000

Bingo. Thanks for this. Its not easy, and when kids are in teen and preteen it gets hairy! Time goes by fast. Trust me.
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