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Dennis Quaid Boldly Proclaims That Faith in God Saved Him After Addiction

Dennis Quaid is best known for being a talented and prolific actor, but he's always been a talented musician as well. Now at 69 years old, he's releasing his first-ever gospel album, inspired by his faith in God.

WATCH: Baby’s Epic Baptism Disaster Is a Viral Sensation

A baby's baptism is making quite the "splash" on TikTok this week after a swift hit of the prayer book took things in a completely different direction.

‘My Mom Still Waves Goodbye to Me. She Still Makes Me Meals When I Visit. A Mom-Heart Doesn’t Change Just Because Her Kids Are...

"A mom-heart doesn’t change just because her kids are adults. And no one can ever take that spot in a child’s heart... grown or not. As I’ve gotten older, my mom still does the same motherly things she’s always done, now for me and my babies. She still stands outside, rain or shine, and waves goodbye as we leave."

50 Empowering Quotes for Overcoming the Shadow of Absent Fathers

        1. “I learned that heroes come in many forms—sometimes, they’re the single mothers holding it all together.”
        2. “Forgiving a father who wasn’t there is one of the toughest, yet most liberating, things you can do.”
        3. “An absent father’s greatest gift to me was the drive to be everything he wasn’t.”
        4. “The void left by an absent father is filled with the love and determination of a committed family.”
        5. “Life didn’t come with a father, but it did equip me with the strength to overcome and thrive.”
        6. “A father’s absence taught me the importance of showing up—every day, no matter what.”
        7. “Being fatherless drove me to find my own path, to build a legacy he never could.”
        8. “In every challenge, I found a mentor; in every sorrow, a supporter. I was never truly alone.”
        9. “Our family’s story is one of perseverance, love, and the power of overcoming absence with presence.”
        10. “While he chose absence, we choose resilience, love, and unbreakable bonds.”
        11. “The pain of absence fades, replaced by the strength of surviving and thriving.”
        12. “An absent father meant a childhood of questions, but it led to an adulthood of answers and understanding.”
        13. “His absence is a part of my story, but it does not define me.”
        14. “I became the father I never had, the one my children will always remember.”
        15. “In the silence left by a father’s absence, we found our voice and our way.”
        16. “My journey didn’t include a father, but it was filled with teachers, friends, and stars to navigate by.”
        17. “The empty chair at my table taught me to appreciate those who show up and value presence over perfection.”
        18. “An absent father gave me the greatest gift: the drive to give my children what I never had.”
        19. “While he missed out on my life, I didn’t miss out on learning, loving, and growing.”
        20. “The absence of a father figure shaped me, but it didn’t confine my potential or worth.”
        21. “His absence taught me independence, strength, and the courage to face life head-on.”
        22. “A father’s absence is a heavy chapter in a child’s life, but not the whole story.”
        23. “I learned to build my own foundations, ones strong enough to support my dreams and aspirations.”
        24. “In his absence, I discovered a world of role models who showed me the true meaning of responsibility, love, and integrity.”
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Dennis Quaid Boldly Proclaims That Faith in God Saved Him After Addiction

Dennis Quaid is best known for being a talented and prolific actor, but he's always been a talented musician as well. Now at 69 years old, he's releasing his first-ever gospel album, inspired by his faith in God.

WATCH: Baby’s Epic Baptism Disaster Is a Viral Sensation

A baby's baptism is making quite the "splash" on TikTok this week after a swift hit of the prayer book took things in a completely different direction.

‘My Mom Still Waves Goodbye to Me. She Still Makes Me Meals When I Visit. A Mom-Heart Doesn’t Change Just Because Her Kids Are...

"A mom-heart doesn’t change just because her kids are adults. And no one can ever take that spot in a child’s heart... grown or not. As I’ve gotten older, my mom still does the same motherly things she’s always done, now for me and my babies. She still stands outside, rain or shine, and waves goodbye as we leave."