15 years, 8 months.
Dear Jack,
I’m sure at some point, perhaps years from now, it will hit you:
“Wow, that was actually pretty amazing that I was able to go visit Europe for the first time with my mom.”
Sometimes while you are actually living out a moment that you will always remember and cherish, you don’t realize it’s one of “those” memories.
But I know “that time Jack and Jill went to Europe” will serve as a core memory for you the rest of your life.
Love,
Daddy
10 years, 2 months.
Dear Holly,
Ever since you were a baby, I imagined that one day once you were old enough, that I would take you to Cloudland Canyon State Park, about 35 minutes from our house across the Georgia state line.
Specifically, I told myself: “I bet when Holly turns 10 years old, she will be able to handle it.
It is not a hike for the weary. Instead, it’s quite intense: a hike down the side of a mountain down into a canyon and back up.
Well, you’re 10 years old now.
With Mommy and your brother being gone on the school trip to Europe, I decided that last Saturday would finally be the day we would face the challenge of hiking down into Cloudland Canyon and back up.
We did it! I will say, I’m pretty sure I’m still sore from the hike… and that was exactly one week ago! In the gift shop, it was no surprise they sold “I Survived Hiking Cloudland Canyon” t-shirts.
Our hike together was everything I always imagined it would be. While it has been strange living the past 9 days without Mommy and your brother around, I definitely appreciate all the quality time we have been able to spend together!
Love,
Daddy
15 years, 8 months.
Dear Jack,
As I write this, you are currently on a 7 hour flight back to the United States. During each of the 9 days you were on your school trip overseas, Aunt Dana has been sure to take plenty of photos everyday of you and your cousin Calla.
From the very first day to the very last day, it was very obvious that we can easily name this trip, “Jack’s Funny Faces across Europe Tour”.
What makes this even more ridiculous is that for every picture of you making a silly face in France, England, and Scotland, there is a counterpart photo featuring your cousin Calla.
As Uncle Andrew described it…
“Cousins: Same trip, same camera, same locations… completely different photos.”
Your cousin Calla has literally won a beauty pageant before, displaying poise and feminine energy in her photos.
Meanwhile… your photos could easily cause a person to ask, “Umm… is that kid okay?”
And this is how you chose to be remembered in your first trip to Europe. Exactly what I would expect from you!
Love,
Daddy
15 years, 7 months.
Dear Jack,
Just a few weeks ago, you left the United States for the first time when we took the cruise to Nova Scotia and Bermuda.
Yesterday morning, you and Mommy left for a school-affiliated trip to Europe. Not only is it your first time to visit Europe, it is Mommy’s too.
Today you’re in France- within the next week, you’ll also travel to Scotland and England.
So… I’m thinking this must be a pretty cool summer for you?
Love,
Daddy
10 years, 2 months.
Dear Holly,
While you were still in school in May, you made a Father’s Day craft that I was supposed to get, but we just now discovered it!
I loved the insight it provided about how you see me and what you really think of me. There was one particular idea that showed up multiple times:
That you see me as helpful.
What that tells me is that is the trait you value and need most from me.
The funny thing is, there isn’t one particular thing that comes to mind. What exactly am I doing that is helping you?
I’m simply sharing my life with you every day. Your presence in my own life is a gift everyday that I never take for granted.
If I’m helping you each day in ways I don’t even recognize, I’m sure you’re doing the same for me as well.
Love,
Daddy
Love,
Daddy
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