The Talk

Saturday was Homecoming at my daughter's school. She is a Junior so it was crucial that she get asked. She did and so all is well. Saturday came and it was time for me to have my talk with her date. I talk to all the guys who want to go out with my daughters. I would love to do it while cleaning my guns but I don't own any. Anyway, I took him down to the basement and we talked. My daughters always want to know what I say. I don't tell them but I think they already know. I already knew this kid and I liked him. I like all of my daughter's friends which is a really good place to be. So, I started just by letting him know how important Becca is to me. I talk to him about the umbrella of protection that a father puts around his family. I feel like it is my responsibility to protect Becca physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I tell him that tonight, just tonight, that is his responsibility. That means that if she is cold you give her your coat, if she is lonely you give her company, if she is scared you give her your arm, if she is tired you bring her home. I told him I hold him responsible for anything and everything that happens to my daughter that night. She is like a Porsche. You bring her home dinged and I will ding you. It is a good talk and one I like giving. I like it because it reminds me of what it means to be a Dad and how great it is to have a daughter I would give my life for. It also, like everything else, reminds me of Jesus and His father. How much must God the Father love us that He gave his son in the greatest exchange of all?! So, I watch my daughter leave smiling and I watch the boy open the door for her and I pray and then I thank my Father in heaven for grace greater than all my sin.