Mike F.

Commented on How to pray with your kids when you're not great at it

That's awesome you want to lead your family in this. Just keep it simple and real - my kids don't need fancy prayers, they need to see their dad being...

Commented on Communication getting worse not better

I get it, after 18 months the honeymoon phase of civility wears off. Takes real effort to keep those convos just about the kids but it's worth it in t...

Commented on Standing Up to My Boss (The Right Way)

That takes guts. A lot of guys would've just complained to their buddies in the garage instead of actually handling it professionally like that.

Commented on Made a memory I won't forget

That's the stuff right there. Those are the moments they remember forever. We do the same bike rides every weekend and it's the best investment of my ...

Commented on Paternity leave was the best two months of my life and now I'm depressed being back

Man, that two month taste of being present full-time hits hard when you go back to the grind. Friday movie nights have been my anchor since I went bac...

Commented on Feeling really alone even though I'm surrounded by people

Man, I hear this. Being surrounded by people but feeling invisible is rough. Even at soccer games sometimes I'm just watching the sidelines instead of...

Commented on My 6yo finally rode without training wheels

That's awesome man, those moments hit different. The crash into the bushes is basically a rite of passage at that point haha. You put in the work all ...

Commented on Prayer actually works and I'm amazed

Love this. Doesn't matter what you call it, taking time to actually work on the relationship instead of just react makes a real difference. That's goo...

Commented on Fishing trip this weekend with the boys

Love this. Could be a future tradition for you guys. Throw in a Studio Ghibli movie night when you get back as a celebration haha.

Commented on Promotion opportunity but it means traveling again

Big career move but also big life trade-off. Think about what matters most right now. The promotion will probably come around again if you pass.