I have begun to build a relationship with my neighbor who is a contractor and just a good guy. We have been hanging out a bit as of late swapping “Daddy” stories. At 46, he has just become a father for the first time. His son is only six months old. It is so amazing the change that a child can make in a father’s heart and life. My friend began to share with me that he was watching a movie on t.v…. He had his son right next to him as he was watching the movie. A part of the movie came up where it dealt with a father fighting to spend time with his child. My friend was so moved during this scene that he literally began to shed some tears. He was looking at his son and telling him that he would never leave him and that he would always be there for him.Here we were…two grown men revealing ourselves to each other and sharing the impact that our children have had in our lives. It was wonderful! I am so thankful that my new friend and neighbor had the courage to go deep with me. I am a better man for it!

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