Grace and Peace,
I’m so excited and elated that my friend and brother ~ Ronn P ~ has provided a forum for us Real Fathers and real men to change the narrative about positive men of color who have decided to break the generational curse of being absent from our children’s lives.
As a product of a single mother and a father who was non existent, I made a conscious decision (early) that I would not repeat those same patterns I saw growing up. My children would not wonder who I was or where I was. I would not be an absent parent.
Because studies say that 85% of what we learn is visual, instead of facts I had to rely on faith. That’s truly my testimony! See I couldn’t raise my kids based upon the example I was shown; so I had to consult abba father. The Bible clearly says, “Train up a child in the way they should go and when they grow older they will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
I realize now that my children Imani (22 and a senior at Xavier University of New Orleans) and Julian (20 and a sophomore at Harford Community College) are my greatest accomplishments in my life. By being a constant in their lives (attending PTA meetings, games, concerts and graduations) they know that their dad covers them in prayer & with his presence and no matter what they face in life, just like abba father is there, Daddy… their earthly father, is not far behind. I’m proud that God chose me for this assignment. They make me Happy to be a Daddy…
Ronn P… so Godly proud of you. Thank you for your IMPACT, IMPARTATION & INSPIRATION in my life and so many others… Love you my man.
Pastor T #LOVEU2LIFE
