David Journal

Tag: fatherhood

  • Adopted

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    Laura’s cousin Allison joined the family reunion this year. Her daughter Kathryn was playing catch with my girls and I joined the game. As we were playing she started calling me “Dad” and either Savannah it Alyssa responded with “why are you calling him ‘Dad’? He’s my dad not yours.” Katherine answered “everyone else is…

  • Within the Clasp of Your Arms

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    Priesthood session talk from Elder Holland in 1983.

  • Fathers

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    People’s attitudes about fatherhood range from hostile, to ambivalent, to skeptical, to supportive (too few are supportive). Fatherhood is more than a social construct. Father’s manifest their love as they sacrifice their lives day by day in support of their families. I want to study this one without the distractions that are currently around me.…