Fathershop Quartet | Previous Challenge Entry

how it works

TITLE: Fathershop Quartet | Previous Challenge Entry
By Michelle Burkhardt
06/13/05
LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
SEND A PRIVATE COMMENT
ADD TO MY FAVORITES

Fathershop Quartet

Many of us hear stories of quad babies being born in our local hospital. The media jumps on the wagon to interview the new mom, who is still smiling because she hasn’t been home alone with her screaming bambinos yet. Then, the camera pans over to the poor, dumbfounded father; who forgets how to blink because he is trying to figure out how to pay for future college expenses. Plus, if he has all girls he might as well declare bankruptcy now due to the fact that one wedding alone can put him in the poor house. Instead of multiple births, let’s talk about multiple fathers. How many times does the news’s report on quad Fathers? Well, I can tell you never. I have had 4 fathers for many years and not one Jane Paulie hopeful, has called me.

First, I was brought into this world like most children, the way God intended, with one father and one mother. A young couple with ideals hopes and dreams for the future. Sadly, the two separated after 5 years because of a silly engagement dispute. My mom was not thrilled with her husband being engaged to another woman, especially, since we were not Mormons.

Second, my mom wanted to find a new daddy for her two precious girls and therefore, met and married my step-father after only knowing him for two months. After the ceremony they got to know each other better and realized they were far from compatible. For all you folks out there with young, naive daughters: Lesson #1- Do not let her marry anyone after knowing him for only two months. I will not even let my children go and play over at a friend’s house unless I’ve known them at least 2 ½ months. Sorrowfully, this marriage didn’t make it either.

Third, enter in bachelor #3, a mild-manner, sweet Canadian. . Since, my mom had learned all the lessons necessary to hold a marriage together; they decided it was time to marry after only being together a mere 20 years. The private ceremony was held on the spectacular, romantic island of Hawaii. As the saying goes, “Three strikes and your out,” hence, she is holding tight onto this one and is done walking down the isle.

Finally, my greatest Father is also your Father. No, my mom didn’t marry your Dad too. However, she did renew her relationship with Him at a women’s conference about 4 years ago. She was so excited that she had reestablished a new love for her Lord that she was known throughout the conference as the, “1:57 Woman” which indicated the exact moment in time that she prayed that beautiful prayer of salvation. Our Father is the great “I AM”, as the Creator of Heaven and Earth, He knew us before we were born to our Earthly parents. The Giver of life declares we are His children. People may come and go but our Lord says, “Never will I leave you: never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5; “The Quest Study Bible”, NIV)

I have learned to think of my smorgasbord of fathers to be a blessing; they have all played a unique role in my life. My biological father taught me the true meaning of forgiveness, my adopted dad helped me to become a responsible adult and my step-father showed me the qualities I wanted in my own husband. In addition, Jesus guides me every day to draw closer to Him. I know that the Lord always has a purpose for the circumstances that occur in our lives. With this in mind, I might just be able to convince these men to form a “Fathershop Quartet” and go on the road together singing, “Daddies’ Little Girl.”

PREVIOUS ENTRY | NEXT ENTRY
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE

The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com.

If you died today, are you absolutely certain that you would go to heaven? You can be right now. CLICK HERE

JOIN US at FaithWriters for Free. Grow as a Writer and Spread the Gospel.