Celebrating Dad - Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM
Fr. Jeff's Dad, Gordon Scheeler
When I was 16 and just got my driver's license, I was driving with my younger brother to a Red's baseball game, and I had my first accident.
I was using my dad's company car, and I hit the car in front of me from behind; clearly my fault. These were pre-cell phone days, so I told my brother to stay in the car while I found a pay phone to call home.
I was scared, embarrassed, afraid of possible consequences.
When Mom and Dad got there, they first made sure we were OK; I was affirmed for telling my brother to stay in the car, and Dad said that everyone can make a mistake, once.
The "once" was not an ultimatum never to make a mistake again, but an encouragement to be careful and responsible.
I felt cared for, affirmed and challenged all at the same time.
Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, at age 16
Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, is the Provincial Minister for the Province of St. John the Baptist.
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