07.08.2021-Surprise visit from Mike and Chandra
Just as we arrived home this morning from doing a little shopping we got a surprise call from my son, Michael, asking if we were good for a short visit from them since they were in the area. Needless to say this was a red-letter-day for me. As I’ve mentioned in the past I fell short in many areas especially fatherhood. It was such a delightful visit. It’s been about 2-years since I’d seen Michael last and we’ve never met Chandra in person. The visit just wasn’t long enough. It was so great meeting up with both of them especially with my son. I often think back on  those early years in my mariage (like every night) but reflect more on the what-ifs; not a ritual I would wish on any father.  I’ve been told by many to forget the past and concentrate on the future. Every time I brush up to a young father I find it hard to just walk by without imparting a few words of wisdom, like “these are your happy days or concentrate on family first, work will take care of itself.” Sadly these tidbits of wisdom won’t help me at my age. I pray Abby and Michael will  listen to me and my words of wisdom and not dimiss me as some old dutch uncle – Time will tell.