Former President Barack Obama is feeling accomplished as a faithful father who has kept the promises he made to his wife and children.
In his story, Obama narrated how the absence of his father during his childhood has helped shape the ideas about the kind of father he is today.
He further said that he promised himself he would put his kids first as they grow up feeling his love keenly and consistently.
“The fact that my own father was largely absent from my childhood helped shape my ideas about the kind of father I intended to be. When Malia was born, I made a promise to myself that my kids would know me, that they’d grow up feeling my love keenly and consistently, knowing that I’d always put them first. While serving as President, I made sure to have dinner with Michelle, Sasha, and Malia every evening by 6:30.”
“We’d eat some good meals and catch up on our days, Obama continued. That was one of the best parts of living above the store, as I sometimes called it. Seeing them grow up into the intelligent, strong, and compassionate young women they’ve become has been the greatest joy of my life. I’m reminded constantly that there’s no place in the world I’d rather be than with Miche and our girls—and it’s why I’ve dedicated my memoir to them.”
