Loss of a Mother, Legacy of Laughter, & the Power of Being Present with David Hamilton - Bear Crawl with Dads - 7
In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with David Hamilton, husband, father of four, and Vice President of Titan Equipment based in Denver, CO. We discuss the loss of his mother at a crucial age, the toll it took on himself and his father, raising his four children, the power of counseling, and more!
IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- “Checking In” song by Michael Farren
- Fargo
- Youngest child = golden child?
- Dad was true to himself; authenticity rubbed off
- Rare lung cancer strikes the family “backbone”
- Script flipped after the loss of Mom
- Conflict at 16
- Roles changed
- Leaning on my Heavenly Father
- Growing up in church was ritualistic
- Angry at God
- Older positive FCA mentors
- Legacy of laughter and never quitting
- Found letter of affirmation from Dad
- 10-year-old trip – rite of passage
- Being present
- Struggles with friendships for the right reasons?
- Asking mature questions while asking the right questions
- Working on my triggers
- Not being everything, I want to be for my children
- Counseling has helped in being more self-aware
- They need to choose for themselves
- They’re gonna fail
- Anger issues
- Two thumbs up for counseling
- Best gift your family…a healthy you!
- Text from your daughter
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
“Checking In” by Michael Farren
Fellowship of Christian Athletes' website
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