When Fatherhood Became the Real Home Run

Malachi 4:6 reminds us that fathers and children belong together. In 1985, Tim Burke realised his boyhood dream when the Montreal Expos drafted him as a pitcher. He earned a six-figure salary and set a rookie record for relief appearances. But off the field, his biggest challenge was waiting at home. Tim and his wife adopted four children with special needs from around the world. The demands of major-league baseball kept him away too often. In a decision that surprised many, he walked away from his career. As he said, “Baseball is going to do just fine without me. But I’m the only father my children have.” You will never regret investing your time, love and effort in your children. Be a father.

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