Comments on: Adventures in Single Dad-dom http://minneafrica.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/adventures-in-single-dad-dom/ Online community where you connect, re-connect and stay connected with Africans and friends of Africans in MN Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:07:06 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: IBé http://minneafrica.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/adventures-in-single-dad-dom/#comment-549 IBé Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:36:22 +0000 http://minneafrica.wordpress.com/?p=1251#comment-549 Thanks ladies. Mameneh, you brought you a very good point. Even back home I saw that our mothers are not only home taking care of what have traditionally been their duties, but they are also out winning the bread. So, my anology in the story about baking the bread... they are bringing in the bread, baking it, feeding the children.... My hat goes off to these forminable women every day! They are truly amazing! Thanks ladies.
Mameneh, you brought you a very good point. Even back home I saw that our mothers are not only home taking care of what have traditionally been their duties, but they are also out winning the bread. So, my anology in the story about baking the bread… they are bringing in the bread, baking it, feeding the children…. My hat goes off to these forminable women every day! They are truly amazing!

]]> By: Mameneh http://minneafrica.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/adventures-in-single-dad-dom/#comment-539 Mameneh Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:50:14 +0000 http://minneafrica.wordpress.com/?p=1251#comment-539 I have to say this first. I am sooo proud of you!!! There are so many African men who do not rise to the occasion. I have to point out too that many of them are not the one bringing in the beacon. The woman is and is still the one doing all the caring and nurturing. I want all the African men viewing this site to take note, it is worth it. As a single mom, I know what a relief it is to have a partner help out half of the time. Sometimes less than half is even more precious, yet, many days, I do it alone and with other things, like the bills and tuition, and school (for myself). There is no partner, no one. It is extremely difficult, but you get into the mix of things and like you said, organization is key. I have it down to a science. I hope men like you can inspire the majority out there. I also want to remind you that it is not just the daddy duties that is at play here. The benefits of a father is so important. You enrich your life when you enrich your childrens'. Being there is an experience that is incredible. I wish all parents could experience that feeling. Thank you so much. If you need any tips, let me know. I have to say this first. I am sooo proud of you!!! There are so many African men who do not rise to the occasion. I have to point out too that many of them are not the one bringing in the beacon. The woman is and is still the one doing all the caring and nurturing. I want all the African men viewing this site to take note, it is worth it.
As a single mom, I know what a relief it is to have a partner help out half of the time. Sometimes less than half is even more precious, yet, many days, I do it alone and with other things, like the bills and tuition, and school (for myself). There is no partner, no one. It is extremely difficult, but you get into the mix of things and like you said, organization is key. I have it down to a science. I hope men like you can inspire the majority out there. I also want to remind you that it is not just the daddy duties that is at play here. The benefits of a father is so important. You enrich your life when you enrich your childrens’. Being there is an experience that is incredible. I wish all parents could experience that feeling.

Thank you so much. If you need any tips, let me know.

]]> By: nekessa http://minneafrica.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/adventures-in-single-dad-dom/#comment-532 nekessa Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:55:08 +0000 http://minneafrica.wordpress.com/?p=1251#comment-532 gosh Ibe, I have been looking forward to this piece, in like forever!! Finally, the opportunity presents itself! Thank you for showing other men, African or otherwise, that they can be responsible for their children. What you are learning right now, is going to be of great support to your wife when she gets back. It'll be more than her worrying about the kids daily. Understanding what she goes through daily, will allow you to understand her pressures and challenges. And even before your wife left, I know that you have been a great dad, because your family has always come first. cheers! gosh Ibe, I have been looking forward to this piece, in like forever!! Finally, the opportunity presents itself!

Thank you for showing other men, African or otherwise, that they can be responsible for their children.

What you are learning right now, is going to be of great support to your wife when she gets back. It’ll be more than her worrying about the kids daily. Understanding what she goes through daily, will allow you to understand her pressures and challenges.

And even before your wife left, I know that you have been a great dad, because your family has always come first.

cheers!

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