After the "recent" setbacks, I've decided to return the "Right Thing, Right Now" book after only getting through 20 pages since January. The few pages or ead, I'll come back to it. Had my library add The Intentional Father and picked that up today. Sometimes, a change is needed for relevance of current times and need for direction compared to the consistency and commitment depending on the goal. After retrying to commit to even 5-10 pages per day (usually for bed) and failing, it came to reflection. What was distracting me? Being tired, other things on my mind, and still working through fighting for more time with my kids. So, what time I have, I want to be that best dad for them. Every version of best dad is different, but looking for that direction or other ideas I'm not aware of that works best for my kids. Rock the day guys!!

Just got off my 24 hour shift, tried to catch the morning call. Hope you guys keep showing up and rocking each day for the kids! It's amazing to be a dad.

Good morning brothers! Just checking in. Had a great Easter weekend with my kids and it was clear they needed time home with their dad more than I did....and I needed it a lot to get that dad recharge. On shift today, but I hope you guys are still rocking it. 💪👊

Jumped on the call this morning, guessing everybody is busy (hopefully a good busy). My orientation at the fire department is coming along well. Training, joking, and making meals with the crew feels good to be back in that environment. GAL phone call today, so wish me luck. Small snow storm in ohio with ice in certain spots on back roads. It's a scary situation of the unknown about my kids, court is at the end of the month. It's hard to keep back the tears of not knowing when/where I'll see my kids starting in April. That's a reason why I took the fire department job is to be selfish. Worst case scenario I'm in a field that I love. Previously I made choices with family in mind...and look where it got me. But, even getting more time and being able to bring the kids home, I have a job that is consistent on schedule, off time 2 out of 3 days, and pride. Good luck brothers!! Reach out if you want.

Good luck today brothers! Let's rock it.