It dawned on me a bit earlier that my children are growing up so fast.  My Son Benjamin is a little cuddle bug (as are the rest of my children… well mostly)

Kerianna on the other hand – now age 9 going on 10 soon enough, (ok so maybe its really 30 in her mind)  has come to the realization that hugs can be fast…

Is this something we passed on to her?   I hope not.

Since they have been in NJ now for a few weeks (Since June 4th) I have been missing them quite a bit… and It dawned on me how much I just crave their hugs and yes even the fighting.

I am for now on however refusing to be the one to give up when we hug… That’s right.  They will need to let go.

this might be a bit of a struggle for my aspergers diagnosed son – Ben – as he might just never let go – none-the-less they need to know that We – as parents are their rock.   I want my children to realize that we – my wife and I are a rich source for the assurance and comfort they need in life.

I wonder if this will work with my wife as well. . .   Time will tell.

Anyone want to join in with me on this new venture not to be the one that lets go?

I think this is Biblical -  God does not work by rushing us, bugging us, begging us…  so why should we do the same with the hugs – & God never lets go.

Perhaps this can be a great but simple example we as fathers (and parents) can give to our children and our spouses…