Daddy Day

My plan was to write this yesterday, but a particularly busy weekend threw me off schedule. This Sunday marked my first Father's Day with a *human* baby (and yes, I did celebrate previous years with my kids of the feline/canine persuasion), and I found myself thinking back over the past year or so and the changes that have come.

It was because of the prospect of becoming parents - and *only* because of that prospect - that my wife and I launched on our church-shopping adventure. Before our daughter's arrival, it was because of her that we stuck it out even as our prospects began to dwindle. As I've mentioned previously, we were right on the verge of giving up when we finally found Quest.

Becoming a father has brought about many changes in my life, a few expected and many, many more that were not. High on my short list of "Best Unintended Consequences of Fatherhood" would have to be the extent to which Quest has become intertwined with my life. What began as a search for a kid-friendly church where our daughter could pick up basic morals without the excess religious baggage has instead led me down a path I couldn't even see a year ago. As I try to figure out what's next, it seems that around every turn there's another truly helpful and caring person willing to help me find my way.

Hmm. A father, searching for a safe place for his kid. Interesting theme!