Ever hear of parents forgetting a child at a gas station or restaurant while on a family outing? Well, here's a new twist about a dad who was left behind at a gas station near Memphis. The Texas man, who wanted his name withheld (Hmm, wonder why), had been driving all night and intended to crawl into the back of the vehicle and sleep. Apparently, his family assumed he was in the car, so they headed down the road. The poor chap called everyone's cell phones, but no one bothered to answer. Finally, using a computer from a local motel, he reached them via Facebook. By that time the family van was 100 miles down the road! The dad feels confident the entire incident was simply a huge mistake. Let's hope so. (Source: WMCTV 5 Memphis)
This whole situation may have been on the up-and-up, but you can't help but wonder. Maybe that's because it represents what's happening with fatherhood today. Male bashing is still in vogue and dads seem to be the butt of jokes on sitcoms. It's easy for guys to feel "left behind" by the family -- but that's not God's plan. As men, we're the spiritual leaders...so lead! Take the initiative and provide spiritual direction for your family. As families, two words come to mind: respect and support. And by the way, next time you're on vacation, check the back seat and make sure Dad's on board!
