As you grow up, you’re certainly going to know your problems are unique. Some people will try to convince you that “I’ve been there before” or “I know exactly what you’re going through.” I’ll be one of those people, so don’t give me a hard time about it, because I…
I watched an awards speech just now by Mr. Rodgers; he has since passed, but not before inspiring more than one generation. During his speech he asked for the audience to think of one person that has helped you to become the person you are today. I only thought of you. You’re sick…
I’ve been putting this off until we had a little getting to know each other under the belt. I’ve mentioned before that I’ve lived—and not just surface level, little guy, I’ve truly lived. I’ve climbed mountains. I’ve ridden horseback to secluded lakes. I’ve hiked into the Grand Canyon. I’ve experienced…
Really what I mean, is that you can’t really surprise me. The benefit of living a somewhat adventurous life of 29 years before you were born will allow for grey areas. Some believe that people are not judged by their intentions, only their actions. The saying is supposed to…
You’ve been sick for a week—in a series of illnesses over the last 4 months this has been the worst—and we took you in yesterday to get tubes in your ears. It’s simply surgery, performed countless times without hiccup, of course. But there was a moment, an image that I…
I had very little time after graduating college to make a career decision. You see, you were born about 4 months after I got my degree. So I didn’t really have the opportunity to take my time, figure out what I wanted to do, and go after it. I had…
This will be one of many, no doubt, as you’ll one day come to understand, this is something of an “issue” for me to say the least. We have a long time still, before we have to get too serious about touchy subjects such as this, so I’ll keep it…
It’s tough, sometimes, being an adult. There are so many things you must take into consideration when making decisions. Most of them are simple, daily tasks. But sometimes you make a decision that will affect someone deeply. Don’t take these decisions lightly, even though you think—you may very well know—you…
I’m not quite sure how what you’ll think of me, one day when you’re all grown-up and have a life and a family of your own. I can’t predict the future, but I think things are going pretty well right now. I’m incredibly attached to you, your life, your well-being,…
You woke up a little earlier. I think you were having a bad dream. I’m surprised that you can even imagine anything bad yet; you don’t watch scary movies, and you’ve never gone hungry. I spent a few minutes holding you and rocking you back to sleep, I sang a…
