My First Fathers Day
Fathers Day. I dare say for most men, is a nice thought in which we celebrate but with minimal fan fare. Yes we appreciate the loving adoration from our spouse and children. But at the end of the day, we just view it as another day in "the life of" being a father. For me personally, that's how I typically view fathers day. Except for the fact there is one Fathers Day I got to celebrate before I officially became a father. It all started around the turn of the 21st century. Rhonda and I had been barely married two years. Both of us were gainfully employed and I was also working to complete my education at The University of Tulsa. Graduation was fast approaching and discussions of children began to fill the air. Looking past graduation, we prioritized planning for children. Therefore, after much discussion, we consciously made the choice to start the process of "getting pregnant." We wanted to time the event of a child birth, close after my graduat