Open Letter

Jackson 4

Four years ago today I brought Johnna to the farm to pick out a puppy from the litter. There were maybe 8 or 10 of you. You ran around like a playful and crazy little fella. But every single time she picked you up, it’s like a switch was flipped and you immediately turned into …

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A Cold Winter’s Day

An open letter to my daughter on Valentine’s Day 2024 My goodness. It’s Valentine’s Day. What is Valentine’s Day to me? Valentine’s Day is you and me. Patrick and Bum-Bum. Hilary and Assistant Desta. Your class parties in elementary school- me volunteering so I didn’t miss a single moment that I didn’t have to. Sitting …

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Don’t Worry About Me Dad

..and sipping our cups of water, he mentioned he wished I still had my mom. “It’s okay Dad, I wouldn’t fit in that space anymore anyway. I wouldn’t go back even if I could.” He looked a bit shocked, and frankly I may have too..

I Got It Wrong, Son

…and if you ever read this, thank you for your forgiveness, understanding, and love. You are one of my life’s greatest treasures and one of my life’s greatest teachers. Thank you for being on this journey with me.