For Father’s Day this year, we’re highlighting the inspiring Dads we know through His Way in both Huntsville and Atlanta. We’ll hear from current residents and their fathers, a His Way graduate, a volunteer, and a member of leadership! Help us celebrate these amazing Fathers who are setting examples for the rest of us in parenthood, redemption, and love.
Today, we have the privilege of sharing Dale and Wes Hubbert’s insights about fatherhood and about how their own relationship has been restored through Christ-centered recovery!
From the Perspective of Dale Hubbert, Father of Wes Hubbert Who Is a Resident of His Way Atlanta
Why is family important to you?
Family is one of the greatest gifts God has given us in human relationships. Children are truly a blessing from God. Watching children grow and develop is special as the relationship grows.
How has addiction affected your family?
Addiction is horrible. It affects the family in one of the worst ways possible. It damages trust, hope, peace, joy, and strains to the limit relationships that once were wonderful. It is like a rollercoaster that never ends.
What role has His Way and recovery played in your family?
His Way is a blessing as it focuses on the problem and the solution. Jesus is the best hope for addiction and there is not a close second.
His Way seeks to initially isolate the addict from the environment and lifestyle that has been so damaging and to help prepare for a life of sobriety even in a world that will have many challenges. The staff seeks to identify the root of the problem and build confidence through Jesus in a plan that will work going forward and help rebuild broken dreams and relationships.
What has a Christ-centered approach to fatherhood looked like for you?
A Jesus-centered approach is the best for every area of life. He is our supreme and perfect example and provides specific instruction and sound principles that will guide us as we seek to lead our children on the best possible path.
What makes you proud about your son Wes?
Wes continues to study and seek divine guidance and help. He has not given up even though this has been a long battle. He wants to get this right to be a good dad to his daughter.
What advice do you have for other fathers?
Keep your eyes on Jesus. Seek to be a good example of a disciple of Jesus. Work hard to avoid enabling your child. Don’t accept excuses for yourself or your child. Don’t give up!
From the Perspective of Wes Hubbert, Resident of His Way Atlanta
Why is family important to you?
Family is important because it provides love and a framework of values to each member. The love that a family provides can get you through some of your darkest days.
How has addiction affected your family?
Addiction has affected my family in many ways, causing stress financially and emotionally. There were a lot of long nights and days of worry and stress, resulting in damaged relationships and trust.
What role has His Way and recovery played in your family?
His Way has provided a safe haven or a reprieve of sorts for myself and for my family. It gives my family peace of mind knowing I’m in a safe, Christ-centered recovery center where I can not only work on my addiction issues but also work on my relationship with God.
What are the most important lessons you have learned as a father?
A child needs their father in their life to be a model, a supporter of their dreams, and to love them unconditionally.
What Biblical principles have you learned that have helped you as a father?
I am to be the spiritual leader, the protector. I am called to disciple and to train up a child in the way they should go. Most importantly to lead with my actions and show unconditional love to my child.
What do you wish for your own daughter?
That she loves herself and is true to herself, becomes a Christian, and follows her dreams. That she would be honest and kind to everyone, give 100% in everything she does, and always remember that if she stays with God, He will stay with her.
What advice do you have for other fathers?
Never take a moment of time with your child for granted. Pay attention to the little things. Love unconditionally, and let your actions be louder than your words.