The first time, after the move to Utah, that Glory went away for the weekend to visit her girls, she drove down the road, away from the house and Courtney could not contain her tears. She was distraught and felt uncertain that we would be alright without Aunt Glory. After all we had depended on her since the kid's return from Washington. I held her, stroking her hair and assuring her we'd be OK. But that fear and doubt crept into my mind also.
One day Ace and I were talking. He was being his usual, stinker-self. I tried to reason with him saying, "You know your the man of the family now. You need to be a good example for your little sister." I hoped giving him responsibility would improve his behavior. Without a thought and very seriously he said, "What about Aunt Glory? I thought she was the man of the family?" I was stunned and tickled at this proposition. I said, "Wow! I never thought of it that way." I then called Glory and let her know what Asab said. I told her that she was now 'The Man of the Family.' Very amused and laughing she said, "I'll accept that."
Glory has taught me many things, but I think teaching me how to parent was one of the most important. Topped only by living Christ-like.
By the way, then and subsequent years we bought her a fathers day present.
Be strong and show yourself a man.
1 Kings 2:2
I am blessed
Merrym Dawn Mathis Bruce
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