She Magazine June 2014 | Page 75

“Raising children is clearly a job meant for two to share.  When Doug became a father to my children, it helped me to do my job more thoroughly, once again.  Doug made countless contributions to our children in the form of security, guidance, love, setting limits, setting an example, and so much more.  If only all men would realize the value of what they can contribute to their child’s soul, when they actively, unselfishly engage in fatherhood!” - Cyndy Coffeen shares about her husband, Doug In school, I was expected to do my best.   I excelled in school, especially in high school.  In the midst of my busy, filled life, I recall wondering, “What am I doing here on the Earth?  Why am I here?”  About that time, some friends re-introduced me to Jesus.  They challenged me to carefully examine His life and teachings by reading the four Gospels (“accounts of good news”) written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.  The more I r VB