Conversation between Chip and His Dad

Chip invites his dad, Bob, (also known as “Bobo”) to his front porch for an honest, inspiring conversation about the life Bob was born into and the life he carved out for himself. You can read more of Bob’s story in the spring 2024 issue of Magnolia Journal, available on newsstands and magnolia.com.

[@cristinacortez9576]

What a sweet conversation, my father didn’t have the best father figure either but he worked so hard for us to not live and go through the terrible things he went through.

[@Mrsrchy17]

“Are you creating value?” Holy smokes, that really spoke deeply to me. Thank you, Mr. Gaines!

[@WVDi]

What a fantastic video! And such a great Dad, you’re so blessed. More of these please.

[@djenkins853]

What a great example of a REAL man!!

[@rosannaalfano4082]

Love your magazine! When reading the article about your dad, it was one beautiful story. ❤ Thank you, both. ❤

[@designingtomasic]

Love it. I would love to sit on that porch!

[@carolyngalbraith6202]

I love that Chip is grateful for his dad being the example and mentor he is!

[@PrincessJazmina]

I love what your Daddy said, “I’m not going to be a VICTIM anymore!” My Momma use to tell me, “You have a choice to be a Victim or you can be a VICTOR!” After all the terrible things I’ve been through in life I chose to be a VICTOR! I might not have much to offer to others but one very important thing I’ve chosen to do in my life is to never meet a stranger! A simple hello, how are you today?! Can make a great difference in someone’s life! My oldest 2 children joke and say to me, “Mommy you have never met a stranger!”

[@pamelamaurer2076]

What a great outlook on life!!!

[@PrincessJazmina]

@@pamelamaurer2076 sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference! 😘

[@decorbee]

Hi chip and chips dad.. lovely talk …it was nice to get to know you and your father. My husband, went through the same thing with his father, and he made the decision to be a better father to our kids..so it comes down to you, making the choice to be a better father, and person and especially God help …:) chip It would be so nice one day when your sons get older, and have their kids . For them to have the same talk with you . ❤God bless 😊

[@emi-sings]

I appreciate Chip's heart to wanting to know his dad's story. 😀Thank you to Chip's father for sharing and through the grace of God persevering to break the generational trauma from the past.

[@lynchleanne4431]

Great video.! Would love to hear more of your dad's journey-being from Albuquerque - like to hear more about Zia Embroidery.

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

That was beautiful! God bless your daddy! 💗

[@shelsd3]

What a beautiful moment. Thank you, Gaines family.

[@kacey6490]

Those old photos of your Dad when he was young looks just like your son Duke.

[@dbdcrafts6542]

Thank you Chip for your interview. I call what your dad did, "changing his stars". I did it too and as a result, my children have lived a life I never knew but always desired. God Bless you and again, thank you for sharing!

[@meganjoseph3758]

That’s what I call it too! I think I got it from A Knights Tale and I’m always telling my husband that we are changing our stars!

[@PatPomroy]

Thank you both for sharing. I chose to be a victor as well!

[@tygerlily1700]

God Bless this Family❤❤❤

[@yz2538]

Chip you are such a Blessing 🤗. I ♥️ you! And your dad, wow what a Man 👏.

[@lindar2245]

You chose the right partner, Bob! So much that's good in our lives comes from choosing a stable, loving mate as a spouse.

[@devinediane33]

Outstanding!

[@fashionista4000]

I love this! It really does go to show life is what you make it. We all have downfalls and have the choice to preserve and make a change! Thank you for sharing it was very insightful.❤

[@LetsKeepLifeSimple]

Love This! Thank y'all for sharing.

[@rasheawhite3644]

Awe... Hi family!🥰🤗🌟

[@paulapeeler3157]

😢 beautiful

[@tammyarnett4869]

Yes love this ❤

[@tcnance1317]

Wow!! Great Conversation.

[@viccimauldin9786]

I loved his Dad. Breaking the generational problems. I had to do the same thing. Chip I felt was pushing on his Dad to move this along Dad. Maybe Chip had heard the story but we have not. So sad.

[@Mrsrchy17]

I think they were trying to keep it under a certain time limit to avoid a ton of editing and to be able to fit it in a time slot when airing it.

[@debbiemarks6086]

Awsome, thank you for sharing ❤

[@blancaadame7247]

❤❤❤

[@brendawilder1379]

Great video ♥️

[@MMC-jp1gl]

I think the critical difference is God's grace. When you learn how to forgive those who hurt you and then receive God's grace to heal and become who you were born to be, then it all works out. God bless~

[@wiwawiwa5180]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@m7con506]

You should interview Britney Griner next, Chip.

[@amyaldrich780]

I’m going to guess that FAITH was part of his story, but didn’t hear anything about it. Wish I knew that part?? Good man…❤️‍🩹

[@sarahmaclean3354]

I was wondering the same thing