"Bo Knows"
It's great to hear from a dad who values time with his son. I once heard a story about the former pro athlete Bo Jackson and the way he learned to value the time he had with his children.
After retiring from professional sports and spending more time at home, Bo began to notice that his children always went to their mother when times were tough. He finally asked his wife, “Why do they go to you whenever they have a problem?” His wife responded, “Because I get up with them every morning.”
That dad had been featured in popular shoe commercials that said, "Bo knows baseball. Bo knows football." But he realized he didn't know his children as well as he'd like. He determined to start waking up with them and getting more involved in their lives.
One final thought. Men, how well are you getting to know your children -- truly know them? Every moment you can spend with them is a precious opportunity.
I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real FamilyLife.