My name is Jacob Harrison. By day I'm a relationship banker at a regional bank and at night I enjoy life with an amazing wife of 10+ years and three awesome kiddos! I've spent a majority of my life in Mississippi and have had some pretty amazing jobs.
My first job was when I was 10 and 11, I'd price and stock fireworks at the local tents and make a little pocket money during the summer. During my high school years I got my first real job as a burger flipper at a mom and pop joint. Then, due to an awesome teacher, I got a job editing photos at a studio, lots of fun and my first introduction to the real world. After that ended I worked for Home Depot into my college years. I learned a lot from different people who worked different kind of jobs. I also met my wife during this time and it wasn't long before we found out we were pregnant with our first child. I wasn't even old enough to drink yet, I wasn't raised around kids, I didn't know how to change a diaper, I wasn't ready. But that started the journey into Dad hood and I've never been the same! When found out my little hourly pay wasn't going to be enough to support a family and found a job with a local party company, setting up and tearing down events. I really enjoyed it and made some decent money and met a guy who I consider a brother now. Even though when he came on he stole my promotion, he has been instrumental in my life.
He left that party job and went to work for a small warehouse, shipping and receiving phones. He dragged me along and I really enjoyed that job. Work started to slow and my wife and I found out we were pregnant with our second child. We ended up moving a little further south where, out of desperation, I got a job driving an 18-wheeler. That was a VERY long month of training and driving and when I finally got home it was just in time to see my son born, how amazing! Then back on the road with a guy I went to highschool with. We spent a little over 6 months out, coming home every three weeks or so. This time in our life was very difficult for us a family. I'd come home and my new child didn't recognize me..it was tough. Finally we decided it was time I come home and it was at that point that my friend stepped back in. He was able to help me land at job working for T-mobile. I stayed there for 5 years and REALLY enjoyed that job, I found something I was good at, tech and sales! I was making decent money, life was good for once. We found out we were pregnant with our third child and it was planned this time! Yay!! Anyways, now I work for the bank. Never thought I would be a banker but it's allowed me a lot more time with the family. Not working retail has made life a lot more fun. I also help my wife with her jewelry business, www.allforHimjewelry.com go check it out!
Now for another personal part. I'm a believer in Jesus Christ. I was saved when I was much younger and understood what I had done, but didn't know how to live. Fast forward to just a few years ago. A man who I love to call Scooba Steve grabbed a hold of me and rocked what I thought was right. He is a great example of what it means to be a Christ follower and lives that out in his life. He and I have been through a lot together, we share the weights of this world with each other. He now is doing what God has called him to do by creating a family retreat center in Holly Springs, MS. I love watching God answer his prayers for the Messiah Retreat Center. I pray God continues to bless them.
You'll see that most of my posts will include my faith as well. My beliefs are a huge part of the way I lead my family.
I love connecting with other dads and hearing ideas about ways to spend more time with families. So any comments are welcomed and I'll be sure to respond.
Reach out to me on Twitter @Daddysdo or Email me: Dadsdo5771@gmail.com
Thanks
--Jacob
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