Father’s Day is just like any other weekend day. You get up, you realize all the things that need to be done around the house, you “plan” to do about 17 tasks fully aware that you will likely only complete 2, and you will go to bed with a queasy mixture of accomplishment and frustration. It is awesome to be a guy. (As an aside, when … [Read more...]
A Father’s Day for a Surviving Hopeful Father
You reached out for my hand. 9 years ago we found out you had a brain tumor. You reached out for my hand as you were getting ready to be wheeled back to the OR for your first craniotomy. I stood there watching the doors swing close and my heart sank to the floor. Until that point, I tried everything in my being not to cry, not to show you how … [Read more...]
No Womb for Mother’s Day This Year…
Mother's Day is all about YOUR mom right? It is the 1 day out of the year that is specifically designated to spoil those "moms" in your life for putting up with your crap ever since you were brought into this world... by her no less. Literally, these are the women who changed your diaper, refrained from strangeling you when you were a smart mouthed … [Read more...]