#givethanks - Saturday, November 26, 2022 I’m Thankful For My Children
I intended to post
this on Saturday 11/26, but we got so busy today that I wasn’t able to sit down
at the computer until late in the day. I
had to get my Friday post out before I could start my Saturday post. I began the post I planned for Saturday, but
it is past midnight and is now Sunday 11/27 and my post for Saturday is still
just thoughts in my head and needs to be written. I’m tired and I’m going to bed. So, to be fully aboveboard, most of my
Saturday post was written on Sunday (just for the record, you understand).
I am thankful for my children and grandchildren… They are my pride and joy and my best hopes
for carrying my name and legacy into the future. I think about these things more often these
days, this being my 70th year of life. Pat bore two children into our family: Our son, Jesse, our oldest child came to us
after years of trying to conceive. We
had the help of Pat’s OBGYN, who encouraged us that conception was indeed
possible. We have videos of Jesse when
he was just a tadpole. Christie came a
little over 4 years later, and with her arrival our conception days were
over. There were other pregnancies, but
they all ended abnormally.
But we went on with our lives with our two perfect
children. I am thankful for the "father" experience and all the things I learned from being "Dad". I am thankful for the soccer games, little league
practices, school plays, band concerts, singing events, parent – teacher conferences
and report card signings. I’m glad I
didn’t miss the high school graduations and the first dates and teaching how to
drive, to shave, to ride the bike, to swim, how to save money and how to be a
responsible paper deliverer. Pat and I taught
the kids how to be truthful, courteous, helpful and kind and the value that
those things add to any relationship the kids may have. We were their tutors in so many ways that it
boggles my mind… It’s a wonder that the
government doesn’t require a teaching license before a person can start a family.
The interesting thing about all this is that we see our kids
doing many of the same things we did on their children. There is no sweeter
sound than hearing a grown son or daughter say “I like the way you and [Mom|Dad]
did this” …
Well, this post has gone on long enough. I love my wife and kids and I thank the Lord
above and my lucky stars for the chance to be Dad. It’s the best job I ever had… I hope I didn’t screw it up!
This post makes a total of a week’s worth of thankful
posts. I could go on for 365 days
because I have so many things to be thankful for. One last thing I can add: Pat and I just learned of a dear friend we knew
in New Jersey who passed away today from her battle with cancer. She has fought the good fight for many years
and now it has taken her. We are
heartbroken and feel heartsick for her kids, but we know this life is just a
temporary sojourn, a proving ground and a chance to obtain our mortal bodies. Our
friend knew this to be true and I look forward to seeing her, along with my
beloved mother, father, 4 brothers and 3 sisters and a myriad of friends who
have gone before me when it’s my turn. I
thank God for his Plan of Happiness and I thank Him for good friends and family
that I have. May His love bless you and
keep you is my prayer, in Jesus’ name, amen.
Keep in touch!
Don
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