What would a man give in exchange for his life?
Even if you gain the whole world you really couldn't keep it. The clothes we wear are not worth more than the body. I think everyone could agree that it is not worth it for anyone to sacrifice their life for things that perish, but to sacrifice their life for another?
Would you ever be willing to sacrifice your life for another? When I thought about this I know that there are times when I react with my gut and I would risk my life without thinking for another. But the only time I would pre-meditatively give my life for another is for my own children.
I know that my kids cause trouble and wake me up in the middle of the night, but I also know that they carry my heart with them. As years go by and my bones creak I know that the ones who will carry on the torch are the next generation. They still need me around and I need them. It would be tragic if any of us were in a life and death situation. If that situation ever did come I would save the life of my children. Even if only to let them get a glimpse of the meaning of the word sacrifice and more to give them a chance to live in this world.
Part of me died and I don't mind
I'll be honest. I ate enough gourmet food and drank enough wine and taken enough boats and airplanes and jets and cars. I've seen enough of the seas and the mountains and the stars. It's their time to live and learn. Part of myself did die when the kids were born. I am living before their eyes day by day. I'm on the daddy stage with eyes watching my every move and clinging to my words. They know if my motives are wrong or if I am becoming a hypocrite. Every time I flip out my phone they stand behind me to see what I am about to do. They remember what I say and I am accountable. Parenting is a responsibility and part of our irresponsible and selfish side dies. In its place lives a child that melts our hearts and lets the real child live in us. We begin to imagine and hope with possibilities that pure and simple can once again exist in this world. That's what I see when I look in their eyes.
I'm not sure if other parents feel the same way. For me it is pretty much a simple mater of course that part of me dies and he lives. Then a new part of me lives. This is the course of nature. Just like a seed dies. It doesn't remain a seed any longer, but a seedling and a sprout and a completely new life.
Even if he wasn't this cute, I would still lay down my life for him.
Almost in tears about how beautiful this is. The genuine sharing and baring of your life to us is something so wonderful. Children are beautiful gifts
They deserve more than our love, they deserve our willingness to sacrifice and it's only parenting that opens our eyes to see just how willing we are and will be to sacrifice our lives for our children.
What an ethreal moment shared. Cheers.
Nobody is ever ready to be a mother or a father, but part of ourselves is gone and a new part grows. Kids aren't trophies or little adults or tax deductions, but they are the only hope this world has for the future human race. If there is anyone "to die for" it should be our own children.
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We all know those "love stories" from movies where a brave soldier gives his life for a friend, or a man sacrifices himself for a girlfriend, etc... But, being a parent is a completely different level... It's hard to watch your child being sick, and not for something worse to happen... Every time my kid was sick, I would pray that his pains "transfers" to me... And when I hold him in my arms right after his birth, I got the same feeling as you said, to give my life for his!
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You said it exactly @ph1102
Thanks for sharing this post. I remember being very afraid when learning that I would be a father. I had no idea what to do, but it is really just part of being human. Still I tremble at the influence I am impressing on these kids.
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I am not a parent but I understand the responsibility of catering for other people--especially the ones you love and it is selfless service. I cannot reminder the last time I did things for myself. The end goal has always been that the people I care about are fine because nothing in this world matters except them. So yes, I am willing to sacrifice a piece of myself for them. This is one of the reasons I am sceptical about having kids myself. All I have known all my life is duty. I want to be free, even if for just a few years. It can daunting task caring for everyone but yourself.
I totally understand this struggle @nonsowrites:
There is no rush. Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born. But don't be to afraid of dying to yourself. Always a better self is born. The kids have inspired me in ways I would never have experienced without them. First, out of necessity I had to find ways to support the family causing me to explore full time work. Second, out of common time together I picked up their simply joy of life and creativity. Third, out of holy fear I began to check my words and actions for consistency. The kids do what I do, not what I say. Yeah, I lost my personal space and "man cave" but I got a whole lot more.
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Oh @mineopoly, your baby is so cute. Any parents would definitely let a part of them die at the mere sight of this cute and innocent soul 🥺🙈🥰❣️❤️😍
Thank you. I'm glad you could get a glimpse of pure and simple "cute and innocent" through this little dude.
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When we become parents and our whole being goes into the background, we no longer live for ourselves but for them, we want everything for them, we are no longer interested in eating or drinking, we are only interested in giving them what they deserve and need. Beautiful your child, I loved that photo, they are angelic. Greetings and blessings.
That is so true @floreudys79. I am just now learning some of the secrets of how to recharge and still give the kids what they need. There is a reason the stewardess in the airlines always explains that in the gas of an emergency and the oxygen masks come down please put your own oxygen mask on first and then you can properly help your children. There is always a danger that while trying to help the kids with their masks that we faint because we didn't properly put on our own mask.
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