Tony Bernard Smith

The Daddy Chronicles

: A 31 Day Devotional of Lessons and Experiences from a Son's Vantage Point, Taught by a Dad Dealing with Alzheimers

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Produktbeschreibung

Daddy Chronicles is a monthly, daily devotional of themed stories, experiences and lessons about a son dealing with a father that has Alzheimer's and dementia and a teenage son. Three generations under one roof. Daddy Chronicles provides an on-scene account of my experience of becoming "full circle" as a parent and father. A birds eye view from being on top of the hill ( middle life) and being able to look to my left or down the hill, watching and aiding my son to climb up and looking to my right, down the hill and witnessing my Dad's decline and trying to help him manage but all the while realizing that my life was heading where he now was and fully understanding the circle of life. I was nally at the point that all the lessons, experiences and advice that my dad imparted to me, now all made sense, and it was these same lessons, experiences and advice that I now was trying to share with Tay, my son. The true de nition of full circle indeed! There are thirty-one stories that are aimed to be a daily devotion, along with thirty-one bible verses that correspond with that day's devotion. There are also thirty-one songs that have YouTube addresses attached that coincide with each story and theme. Some of these songs were my dad's favorite; the others I have chosen because of their lyrical content and how they undergird that day's devotion. I have also created a "courage card" for each day. The card is that day's lesson condensed into a short reminder that can be carried in a pocket, purse wallet or used as a bookmark. Hopefully, this card will help with the "courage" to carry out and integrate that day's message into your daily routine. Lastly, I have also included a song written and performed by me entitled "Half Man My Daddy Was." Lyrics inspired by lessons taught to me by my dad. It is my hope and prayer that the stories and lessons of this book will encourage the hearts of those who are dealing with a parent, especially a father with dementia or Alzheimer's and give spiritual hope to help them continue giving the care that at times is so difficult to give.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Balboa Press
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 144g
• ISBN-13: 9798765262504
• Artikelnr.: 74726513

Autorenporträt

Tony B. Smith was born in Tampa, Florida and raised in Plant City Florida, the Winter strawberry capital of the world, where he graduated from Plant City High school in 1985. He matriculated at Clark Atlanta University, in Atlanta Georgia where he was a recipient of a football, music and track scholarships. This is also where he fine-tuned his talents in music, singing and literature. A recording artist and musician, Tony, can be found on Sunday mornings playing an instrument or directing a choir at his local church. Adopted by Frank and Mary Smith at an early age, Tony was an only child until his early teen years. This time was very significant, for it gave him one on one time with his parents and especially, his dad. It was in this time that the two fostered a special relationship that became an inseparable bond. In the early spring of 2011, after being diagnosed with dementia and early Alzheimer's, Tony moved his father in with him to ensure his safety and welfare. Employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the city of Tampa, Tony used his skills and medical experience to deal with the failing health of his father. Even with this advantage, he felt helpless at times of how fast his father's decline came. It all seemed to happen overnight! One day everything was going well and seemingly overnight all that changed. The shock was overwhelming! It was Tony's father and mother who led him to have a relationship with God. For they both had been great examples of Godly parents, all of his life. Often, he jokingly admits that he really had no choice in the matter. For his mother was the church's musician and director of the choir that Tony sang in until leaving for college and his dad was Chairman of the Deacon Board for many years also doubled as the church janitor. Therefore, his attendance at church was perfect. Because the church was only a block away from where he grew up, Tony was usually tasked with going in before service to unlock the doors and set the thermostat so it would be nice and comfy when parishioners arrived. It was through these two that Tony realized the importance and the benefit of having his own personal relationship with the man upstairs. He gives his dad all the credit for being a shining example of a Godly man! He always encouraged him to pray and to seek God for wisdom and strength. Tony is a father of two, (Taylib) a 15-year-old son that will be talked about in several devotions and (Laila) a 4-year-old daughter that is referred to as the fourth amigo in some devotions as well. Tony is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. and credit this organization and his dad for introducing him and teaching him about manhood and roles and responsibilities that come with being a man. Tony resides in Plant City where he enjoys writing, playing in his band and mentoring young males.