Saturday, March 2, 2019
Dad Advice: Introduction
Maddie & Gracie,
I was the first to hold each of you when you were delivered into this world. I am not ashamed to say that tears of joy streamed down my face when you were born because, in that moment, I was completely overcome with a feeling of love. I had never imagined that I would be awash with such powerful and humbling emotions - emotions that came from instantaneously loving someone so unquestionably and entirely. It is you two that delivered into my life the meaning and purpose I had not yet known it so desperately needed.
With the passing of my friend and coworker, John Heaney, I realize that this existence is so fleeting that time may not always be available to express to you all the hopes and dreams I wish for your future. Though I pontificate to you on a somewhat regular basis, I thought it best to start writing down some of the lessons and wisdom acquired so far in my life.
With that in mind, I trust you will read what I have written here as it was intended - to be advice and insight that you could draw upon in the years to come. Please know that every word I write to you comes from a place of love, caring, and deep reflection that hopefully you can use in your journey.
I love you both very much and feel absolutely blessed, everyday, to have had the privilege of being your father.
Love,
Dad