A Good Man

Elizabeth and I were talking the other night about ‘stuff’. One of the topics was, ‘who we are’ and how we got to be who we are today.

I started waxing eloquent on what a good man is… (and how I am not). Ha! She just rolled her eyes… But in truth, my Father, Jerry Kennon, is really the author and writer of this because he has spent so much of his life modeling so many of these behaviors.

Thank you Dad! I couldn’t ask for a better Father and mentor.  

Given this weekend is Father’s Day I thought I would publish these items. They ring true to my Father and maybe yours.

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“A good man is someone who can think, but isn’t afraid to feel his way through life.”

“A good man is willing to stand not only for what he thinks is right, but be willing to sacrifice what he thinks is right for someone else, or the greater good.”

“A good man, sees and is willing to fight for the innocent when others don’t or won’t. He carries those that are his to care for, and looks at every moment in life to make sure that those around him are protected, safe and positioned for a good life.”

“A good man sees past the ‘now’ to the ‘later’ or sees past the material to the eternal. He looks past what everyone else clamors for, to see what was missed and is needed.”

“A good man is someone who helps elderly people.”

“A good man understands that animals are alive and are a gift. They are not to be ignored or trifled with.”

“A good man understands that when the masses gather, it is most likely unimportant. He looks for the small things.”

“A good man looks past the pain in others, to see the potential.”

“ A good man sees as much by his heart as he does with his eyes.”

“A good man believes that time and distance cannot separate loved ones, doesn’t change the heart, and nothing is stronger or more powerful than love.”

“A good man understands that it is easy to go to anger, easy to go to wrath, easy to go to ordering and dictating, but it is better to use kind, soft words when correction is needed. Words are powerful magic” (H.P.)

“A good man knows that beauty isn’t really about what’s on the outside but what’s on the inside.”

“A good man knows that sex isn’t just a physical act… it is a relationship, a union and the most intimate form of communication.”

“A good man can laugh at himself.”

“A good man is willing to be wrong in the face of those he loves and leads.”

“A good man knows the value of ‘reality’ and the value of ‘imagination’.”

“A good man sees the light of the universe, God, through the eyes of the souls around him.”

“A good man can cook.” 🙂 (Okay, this one wasn’t my Dad’s gig) 🙂  

“A good man knows when his heart is speaking.”

“A good man sees ‘through’ the situations around him, to the end game.”

“A good man is gentle first, middle, and almost last.”

“A good man can vacuum and clean.”

“A good man will do whatever it takes to be ‘real’ for his intimate circle.”

“A good man can still cry, even when he is an old man.”

“A good man knows when to ‘fold em, knows when to hold em, knows when to walk away and knows when to run.”

“A good man understands that there are times when holding his wife’s hand can be more intimate than sex.”

“A good man knows that looking into someone’s eyes means you let them see who you are.”

“A good man lets his children learn who he is, even his weakness.”

“A good man cleans up the throw up when his child is sick and takes care of poopy diapers.”

“A good man knows that the connecting and giving of his heart is more precious than his money.”

“A good man knows he isn’t the beginning or end of the matter. He just plays a part.”

“A good man knows when everyone else falls asleep it is his job to secure the house.”

“A good man prays unabashedly and unashamedly.”

“A good man recognizes how foolish he was when he was young.”

“A good man learns to look and listen to others.”

“A good man knows that as he gets older, his grey hair might fool some folks and he should gather wisdom before he looks like he has it.”

“A good man knows there is a time to walk away, from a fight and from this life. He can choose the fight one, but God designates the life one.”

“A good man knows that his knees and heart need to flex and bow all through life.”

“A good man loves his family with all of his heart, mind, body, and soul.”

On this Father’s Day, maybe you had a chance to reflect on your Dad.

I sure did.

Safe journeys this week.