I recently received an email from the Administrative Assistant in the Adult Ministries Department at Cornerstone Church. I was deeply moved by it and thought I'd share it with you. Thank you CJ for your kind words and encouragement.

Bill,

God is using you mightily to restore the family unit that the "world" and the "enemy" are trying to destroy.  I was 10 & 12 years old when my half sisters were born and I don't remember ever seeing their father change a diaper, feed them, dress them or care for them in any way. I truly believe that was because he didn't want to appear inept and that he was taught by generations before him that caring for the children was "woman's work". 

You give these new fathers a confidence and an "I can do this" attitude…and, in so doing, bless the momma and baby too. I believe that a father who is directly involved in the care of his children from birth is less likely to abandon them later. You install a sense of personal value to their family -- they gain a sense that they have a positive purpose and a role in their child's life, not just an observer or disciplinarian. I am running across the new dads that have taken your class and they are truly enjoying being new fathers. Keep up the good work. 

CJ Gonzales