In light of so many recent events, my own time here with fatherless grandchildren in the Adirondacks and regular meditations, I am preparing a new series.

I would like your help. It is not very technical, but it is a thought process I would like to learn from as I write on this.

So here is my asking. Could you give me two pieces of information?

One is…

What was the characteristic(s) of the father or “dad” in your life that you admired and blessed you. (You can write a line or a paragraph.) All answers will be received by me and will be anonymous if you choose.

Two is…

What was the characteristic(s) of the father or “dad” in your life that you did not care for and perhaps wounded you. (You can write a line or a paragraph.) All answers will be anonymous if you choose.

No names will be used in writings. I may use thoughts like “abuse”, love, kindness, etc..

Name

Name-you may type in Anonymous if you want.

Email-optional

Your email is in case I have further questions.

* Your thoughts on bad fathering or a "bad" father

What is your idea of a "bad" father? Of bad fathering? Maybe it is your experience or what you have learned over the years.

* Your thoughts on good fathering or a good father

What is your idea of a "good" father? Of good fathering? Maybe it is your experience or what you have learned over the years.

Marriage Status

Married

Single

Are you married or single?

Gender

Male

Female

Male or Female

Other thoughts?

Name

Field Label

Please share this for me. I would love to get at least 100 responses.

Thanks so much for your help!

Written by Lee Johndrow

Lee is the Senior Leader of Abundant Grace Fellowship Church in Keene, NH

He is the father of five wonderful children. Married for over 26 years to his wife Tina. Loving life with family, friends, faith, fun and food!