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 Fargo movie Fellowship of Christian Athletes' website   WHERE WE CAN CONNECT:  Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Follow the Podcast Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Instagram Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Twitter Connect with Bear Crawl with Dads on Facebook Check out Bear Crawl with Dad’s website   FOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS   Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts.  Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!   Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated!    OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY   01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith 02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King 03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon 04: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley 05: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins 06: 5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal