Real Life with Real Fathers — Rochester Area Fatherhood Network

Below are photos of real fathers, and what being a father means to them. If you would like to be added to our Real Life with Real Fathers gallery go to our contact page. Email us a photo as an attachment of you with your children, location, name, age and what being a father means to you.

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Shawn J. 37 Sturgeon Lake, MNBeing a father has its challenges yet has been the most rewarding blessing. My favorite part is seeing their personalities and character develop and grow. The greatest gift I think I could ever give my children is to tea… — **Shawn J. 37 Sturgeon Lake, MN**
Being a father has its challenges yet has been the most rewarding blessing. My favorite part is seeing their personalities and character develop and grow. The greatest gift I think I could ever give my children is to teach them who Jesus is and how much God loves them.

Peter G. 33 Zumbrota, MN

"My favorite thing about being a father is spending time with my son, watching him grow. Watching him create his own personality, by the things he is taught by his parents."

Anthony D. 32 Rochester, MN

"If there is one thing that I know I'm called to do its be a father. Being a father is everything to me. Its my job to teach my son to grow up to be a godly man, and to show my daughter what kind of man she should marry."

Scott B. 45 Rochester, MN

"To me, my favorite part about being a father is being able to watch my son turn into a man"

Anthony V. 33 Rochester, MN

"Being a father is truly a gift. Over the years I have realized that neither I as a father, nor my children could ever be replaced. The time that we share together is simply priceless."

Curtis H. 30 Northfield, MN

"Knowing that I am the only father that they will ever have, being the best role model they could have, and showing them as much love as possible. When I hear her say daddy, that fills my heart so full of love. One of the reasons to get help was to be a better father and husband. Being in our children's lives is worth the fight"

Jaime O. 30 Apple Valley, MN

"I love being a father. I am very happy that I got the help I needed for my alcohol addiction, so I can be the type of father my kids deserve. I'm just a big goof-ball myself, and I love to hear little voices giggle."

Jimmy B. 28 Lakeville, MN

"My favorite part about being a father is the joy I get from watching my son succeed and develop in his life and being able to guide him in a better life than I had."

Aurturo B. 26 Marshall, MN

"My favorite part about being a father is seeing my kids smile, and the joy that they put in my heart"

Adam D. 30- Duluth, MN

"My favorite part about being a dad is being able to provide my children with the necessary beliefs, characteristics, and skills to become successful in their relationships and endeavors."

Chris T. 39 Rochester, MN

" For me, my favorite part about being a father is the laughter, watching my daughters grow."

Tyler S. 22 Rochester, MN

"What I have done to be a better father is come to the realization that I'm not going to succeed in life with a drug addiction. After finding God It has helped me not only become sober but has also transformed me into the father figure and spiritual leader I am called to be. My goal as a father is to lead my son into the life that I never had."

Keith Z. 50 Medford, MN

"Being a father gives you a chance to lead, to teach, and to set a good example for your child. It is probably the hardest job in the world, but it is also one of the most rewarding! I love being a father!!"