I would like to take this opportunity to wish a happy Father's day to all the men who in any way, shape or form fulfill the role of dad in a child's life. This day is always bittersweet in our house because there are no fathers here. This is the 25th year without my father and the 4th year without my children's father. I try to keep this day light and not remind them too much of what our life is missing.
For myself I received a rare blessing yesterday. We had a large picnic with my father's side of the family for the first time in over a decade. In my own mind I feel as if I got to see my dad when I saw my uncle Ray. Dad and Ray always looked more alike than any other siblings in the family and it is still true. When I looked at uncle Ray I saw my dad's eyes just as I remembered them. They even had the same nose, chin and hairstyle. For as happy as seeing him made me it was also bittersweet. More than any other time of life, right now I could really use my Daddy's support and wisdom.
Well, now that I've been about as a maudlin as I ever want to be I am going to end this entry for now and enjoy time with my kids.
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