1. The character that he LIVES

 2. The care that he LENDS

 3. The companion that he LOVES

A. Words of AFFIRMATION

B. GIFTS

C. PHYSICAL touch

D. QUALITY time

E. Acts of SERVICE

4. The children that he LEADS

A. BELONG

B. BELOVED

C. BELIEVE

Advice for a stepparent:

I. Don't try to be the COOL parent.

II. Don't expect to be the INSTANT happy family.

III. Don't bad mouth the other PARENT.

IV. Don't be JEALOUS of the time your mate has with the CHILD.

V. Don't take it PERSONALLY when children favor their biological parent over YOU.

 5. The contribution that he LEAVES