Hi I can’t help but notice that a lot of guys don’t want to be dads and I just don’t understand it. I’m a dad and I am so grateful that God gave me my son he is truly the greatest blessing in my life. My wife and I don’t earn a lot of money and raising a child is very difficult but with Gods help we find a way. We have just discovered that my wife is pregnant again and it will increase our problems but I’m not unhappy. In fact I am so happy I wish to scream it to the world. Having a child is amazing I often just sit and watch my son who is 3 now and I am amazed watching him discover his own abilities and failures.
It is something I could do all day. And no matter how tough things get or how naughty he can be when he comes over to me puts his arms around me and squeezes me with all his might then looks up and gives me a kiss and says, “I love you daddy”, I know that I did the right thing in having him in that moment nothing else matters and I know I would gladly lay down my life for him. I really can’t wait for my next one. The point is no matter how tough things may become I promise you your child will be worth it there is no price to pay or burden to carry or pain to endure that could ever make you regret the choice to keep your child. From, Michael in South Africa
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:sad:im so scared cuz i knw im pragnant 1month. plz help me im not redy to face this probz
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youre a wonderful person. having a child is not a problem its a gift. actually it can help you forget your proble even for a short time……..
got two sons in a row, and they came 2010 and 2011. we were not married when i got my girlfriend pregnant, i didn't know what to do… i was afraid coz althougth im a guy, my family were, well we belong to a conservative society.. and having a child outside marriage is a so so… but i stand up to it… i informed my family about it and well, they cant say no, but of course all the expenses, i should handle by myself… it was hard.. especially coz my eldest is asthmatic and the other one caught pneumonia, by Gods grace they are both ok now, after being 7 times in the hospital last year 2011 and about 4 times last 2010… tsk tsk… my earning were not enough, so im just happy that i have help from the folks i know… i shared this because i want the world to know, it may be hard to raise children but i thank God for his guidance and graces, and my guts (hehehe)… they're both healthy… and oh i thank the doctor who was always there to help us…
Michael,
I understand where your comeing from a lot of dad's are scared when their girl friend say's the words I'm pragnant I'm sure they get worryed how there going to handel everything. I'm eighteen and i had to tell my boyfriend that three mounths ago and he was very supportive really great about it he has been to every doctors apportment he opens doors and carry's boxes its been a wonderful haveing his by my side. my father wasn't in the picture so i thought he wouldn't be any kind of support but he was turned out to be a great man.
Haley May
I think it is very sweet that you are happy to be a father. To me most guys don't want to be fathers yet because they haven't matured yet! They still want to party and hook up with random girls.. Guys like that aren't worth it.
WOW Micheal I wish all men thought like you did, Thank you for this post. Congrats on your 3 yr old and I can hear your excitement for the new baby Im sure your firstborn will be a great big brother. Im expecting the dad is not around, Its sad but its his loss. This baby is a precious gift from God above… Cant wait to see my little one
Good luck with the new baby, second time around you have an idea what lies ahead. All children are gifts from God
Angela from JHB South Africa
you're a great person:-)you're family is so lucky to have you.. a lot of guys are afraid of responsibilities that's why when they learn that their girlfriend or their wife is pregnant they can't stop complaining..just keep it up.. be happy and contented with Ur family:-)more blessings to come and congratulation for the two of you:-)
ok i completely agree i have a son that is 3 years old and i have a precious daughter that is 15 months and i would not change a thing i no longer have alot of money but i have alot of fun i dont have alot of friends but i have the two best friends God could have blessed me with they love you and trust you unconditionally and i feel that little boys that get girls pregnant and run a complete wastes of oxygen they miss out on everything and the child grows up without a father or mother aborts and that is unfair to the poor baby that is living in there
You are really a good man. Dont worry money comes with new born child just keep it up. I m with you…
Rgds.
Rakhshan
Marilo dear,
do not worry…with God all things are possible…believe and trust in God's great mercy and love for you…He will help you…He wants to help you.
in my prayers (have you tried calling Option Line)
God Bless
DONT GET AN ABORTION. It is so not worth it. It is cruel and horrible.:cry: If your thinking about it, think what would happen if u were aborted. Please reconsider this. 🙂
Dear Marilo, Don't be afraid. In later years you will look back and see how the Lord Jesus worked everything out. This child will mean life to you. I am sure of it. Don't fear. If you want help, go to a Pregnancy Resource Center. They will do everything to help you. I would, too, if I knew how to contact you.
:-)it is a good example that you are setting as a dad to other dads. Your wife is lucky to have someone like you who adores his children and having children even though both of you don't earn a high salary.Wishes many more children to come. 😉
You are such a good man..and you are blessed with such a good heart.You are so right.!:) kids are blessings! and we should love the life we choose. Now I do believe that there are men out there maybe somewhere who are men enough to take good responsibility in such situations.