I have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to my family. My kids love me and have always been good kids and my wife loves me even when I'm not all that very lovable. We have continued as a family unit at times when most families would have split and gone their separate ways due to children becoming adults and people having different likes and interests. Somehow we still have managed a balance in that regard and it has added much happiness to my life. Still, I understand when it comes time for the "kids" to leave the nest and so I am grateful for each moment they share with me.
Recently my children and my wife presented me with a birthday gift that was rather expensive; a surround sound system and blue-ray dvd player. I was surprised and very touched by their generosity. It really struck me that in the past, it was always Sheila and I giving things to the kids when it came to large ticket items and so it was shocking to receive such a nice gift from the kids as I also did at Christmas when they bought me a new TV.
Anyway, of course it wasn't the gift itself that was the meaningful part of the event (although I am REALLY enjoying it) but rather just their expression of love. I know how hard Joy works for her money and Mark is newly started in creating a living for himself as an independent adult so for them to contribute along with my loving wife was such a touching gesture of love. Leah too whose sources of income are so much more limited than the rest of the gang has contributed on occasions too.
So, I just wanted to express my thanks to them in my blog and let them all know that I love them very much and appreciate their heart-felt gestures to me. It is a very humbling thing to have your children "treat" you and I just wanted them to know how much I appreciate their kindness.
Thank you kids! I love you all.
Dad
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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!
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1 comment:
A sweet tribute to your children. It is wonderful that you have such a close relationship to all three.
Pretty awesome audio/video setup you have now! I wonderful what they will do for Father's Day, haha! It might be best if they got you a tie. ; )
Donna
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