The most memorable time that I spent with my child on one-on-one was when I took her to Dave and Buster, where we ate lunch, played games and played a few rounds of minigolf, just to find out that my daughter was very good at playing minigolf. She and I had a wonderful time together and she really enjoyed it because Dave and Buster was one of her favorite places to go. Of course, we had to go again the next month to play another round of minigolf. O’Neal Dozier, Pastor, The Worldwide Christian Center There are so many memorable times I was able to spend with my children, but reading books together was always one of our favorites. One set of books I remember was CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. It was heartwarming and exciting to see them find God in so many ways and places in this world. Another set of books was the My Side of the Mountain series by Jean Craighead George. Here they learned that survival in our world is attainable through education and hard work. This is just a few of the many books and memories we shared. Patricia Colangelo, EdS, Lecturer, Professor, Trinity International University - Florida My most memorable childhood memory one-on-one was one time my Dad took me fishing… (there were 11 children in my family, so one-on-one time was rare). To be honest, I don’t remember if I ever caught any fish that day. I do remember my fishing line getting tangled in the tree branches above me when I was casting and how patient my Dad was untangling it (the hook may have never made it into the water that day, ever)... BUT I FELT SO SPECIAL…BECAUSE I WAS WITH MY DAD Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder and President, Saints Homeschool P.E. and Saints International Sports Ministry The most memorable time spent with my two sons has to be on golf courses. You have a captive audience, doing what we all love, and time to talk about anything! Romney C. Rogers, Managing Partner, Rogers, Morris & Ziegler, LLP As a parent of four young children, it is challenging for my wife and I to get oneon-one time with each child. A year or so ago, we were actually inspired by a family that has five children that incorporated date nights into their weekly routine. As impossible as I thought this was, we put them on our calendar to have each of us have one-on-time with each child in a weekly rotation. It takes a while to get to them all, but every week, memories are made as we have dinner together and, of course, their favorite dessert. Would highly recommend it for every parent to do. Steve Daigle, Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Parkland My mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. We spent so much time together. Being her caregiver was a blessing and a gift from God. Whatever she needed, praise God I was able to provide. Because of the treatments, she lived beyond the time that was originally given to her. In one of our conversations, she shared a lot of things that I didn’t know about her childhood. This really helped me gain a deep understanding of who she was. And that brought clarity on some things I was really confused about. God is so very good. And even though I didn’t think I needed understanding; He knew that I did. That was one of the richest times we spent together. And overall, one of the most meaningful for me. She passed away several months later. She is celebrating life in her heavenly home with our amazing Savior. Tewannah Aman, Executive Director, Broward Right to Life Daddy Daughter Dance Graceanne Smith Student, Calvary Christian Academy daddy daughter dance next to him, you'll always be a boy - look him in the eyes. shake his hand. you might wonder why I never accept a compliment, it's because I’ve heard them already. because he's the man that even at my worst - looked me in the eyes and called me beautiful. and in my eyes, he can see himself. because my hazel eyes aren't my mom’s. and the eyes that we share can shed tears, because it's okay for a grown man to cry. you only know me now - makeup, hair done, best effort. but you weren't there... you weren't there when I was 5 years old, wearing my best princess dress to go to the dance... but my dad was. and he still is... you. a boy. are temporary and will never be half the man that he is. because it will never matter how old I get, he will always call me beautiful... and will always let me stand on the toes on his shoes to dance. Graceanne Smith, daughter of Brian and Heather Smith, is entering her senior year at Calvary Christian Academy. Graceanne Smith Graceanne and Brian Smith at a Daddy Daughter Dance Wants to Know… O’Neal Dozier Patricia Colangelo Coach Rick Andreassen Romney C. Rogers Steve Daigle Tewannah Aman
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