Today, on Father's Day, I'm remembering Daddy and all the things he gave me, all the roles he played, over the twenty-two years that he was in my life. It's fitting for me that this day is in June, when I have my most vibrant memories of him working on our farm--which was his Rosser … Continue reading Remembering Daddy
Father’s Day
Forgiving Our Fathers: Forgiving Ourselves
Today we celebrate fathers. It's a day of remembering for those of us who have lost them. For my son, Brooks, who's the daddy of my grandsons, Baker and Parks, it's feeling the love and the huge responsibility for his exuberant two and four-year-olds. With this day of national honoring of these men, comes mixed … Continue reading Forgiving Our Fathers: Forgiving Ourselves
A Father’s Care
I’ve thought a lot about a father’s care over the past six weeks as I’ve watched my son, Brooks become a father. You can see the joy, the weight, the responsibility, the wonder of his new role as he tenderly cares for his baby boy. From the time Brooks knew they were going to be … Continue reading A Father’s Care
Connie Rosser Riddle 