Well, it was nice to have Leah home with us again for at least a short while the last 3 days. She flew home Wednesday night and back to school today. Sometimes it hardly seems she was here.
Sheila took a day off from work and enjoyed some shopping with Leah on Thursday and I took the day off Friday and enjoyed some shopping plus a movie with her. She is such a delight as are all my children but it is especially difficult when I've not seen her for so very long. The same should be said of Joy since we have now not seen her since the same period of time - some two months ago now.
One of the more difficult aspects of parenting is watching the little birds leave the nest and knowing that such is the nature of life. So, in order to be a good parent, you must assist your children in the very task that will break your heart. It's a very difficult thing both to comprehend and especially, to accept.
Leah was able to attend the morning session of our Fall gospel meeting today (topic focus is upon the family) and subsequently the pot-luck afterward and then I had to swish her off to the airport in order to catch her plane.
Lee-bee - if you are reading this, know that your father loves and misses you with all his heart. The same is true for you too Joy if you happen this way.
It is a joy to have our son home with us as he pursues his rather grand future goals but I miss my daughters too.
Goodnight you two! I would be there to tuck you in and kiss you on the forehead once more if I could somehow teleport myself about but since I have as yet to solve that thorny problem, I will have to simply say goodnight, and I love you from afar.
Love - Your Daddy.
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Musings, deep thoughts, and just plain dumb stuff from the mind of a fellow who finds himself getting older every day.....
About Me
- Jerry
- Born in Memphis, TN many moons ago. Educated at East High School and Christian Brothers University in the mysteries of Electrical Engineering. Married for 36 years this year to the same lovely lady with three beautiful children. Lived in LA, WV, IN, IL and essentially all-over TX (well, at least on business trips). Love my family deeply, feel very blessed by God (more than I deserve) and appreciative of all the friends I have made in this life! My first car was a Chevy II Nova (in upper right of my picture) - one of the first Nova's of this type made. It had a straight 230 cu in six and Torque Drive. Torque Drive meant it had no clutch but you still had to shift it from first to second when starting out (second to third was automatic). Very unique car. I loved it! Now I have a Mustang GT (going on 19 yrs old) given to me by my wonderful wife and it is still a blast. I now have a new daughter - the beautiful lady my son married! So thankful for all my family!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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