Building the Bridge of Life
You are here: Home » Building the Bridge of Life Nico and Christopher goofing around in the backyard at home. (April 1, 2018) May 26, 2018 Building bridges is the one structure I need to continually construct while raising my boys to be men. "Dad, I can't do it," I'm told by one of my boys. "Yes, you can. Focus on the task. Zero in on the goal. And attack the problem until you get your desired results." I compare raising my boys to building bridges because I know I'll always have to extend my hand as if it were a span extending from the mainland towards them as a pillar of strength, trust, and understanding during their time in need. Bridges with spans are enormous and are built sturdy. When I think of bridges, the Golden Gate Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, or the Tower Bridge over the River Thames comes to mind. They have lasted decades, and some lasted a century. The pillars and expansion of a bridge launch outward over some gorge, riv...