I needed your presence more than your presents,

This blog is one speaking about the absence of fathers, which  seem to be becoming more and more common in this day in age. As for me, I did't have a father, but I did have a mother! My mother went above and beyond to make sure I had all the necessities of life. And too, she would and did sacrifice her very last, so that i would have. When talking with my two best friends (Calvin Mulkey and DeAndre Lewis), who too grew up in single parent homes, they agree that the presence of a father shouldn't be  seasonal. After sitting back and observing, i see more and more fathers trying to replace their absences with gifts on birthdays and Christmas. (I NEED YOUR PRESENCE, MORE THAN YOUR PRESENTS). Anybody in their right mind, could and would agree, that no one gift is a equivalent, or can even compare to having a father there (I NEED YOUR PRESENCE, MORE THAN YOUR PRESENTS). I commend all the single parent mothers who have, and are currently raising children on their own. This isn't an easy task especially raising males. To the fathers who are absent, start playing a role in your child's life. Teach your sons how to tie a tie, be there for your daughters when they need to talk, but most importantly REMEMBER: (I NEED YOUR PRESENCE MORE THAN YOUR PRESENTS)

David Bass