The courage to be courageous

March 12th, 2012 | News | No Comments »

The Courage to be Courageous

Story and image by Andy Shierson

In my 31 years I have never understood what a father is or should be until I saw the movie, Courageous.

This movie sends a very strong message every man needs to hear. And that is to be courageous and to stand up and be a man, a father, and a husband.  Furthermore to not only embrace that role but to understand the privilege and importance of it.

One of the law enforcement officers in the movie, who is also a father, sees first hand the deep hurt and devastation that not having a father brings in a child’s life.

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