Life before 2008 18 Jun 2006 07:57 am
Father’s Day
This morning I had a perfect plate of sunshine…soft yolk and golden buttery sauce and wished I could share a plate with my dad. I’d kind of like to spend a day hitting a movie, watching him snore on the couch, sketch on his ever-present clipboard a New Great Idea, and grilling onion burgers. My dad is the hardest working guy I know but he also has the art of relaxing down to perfection. From him I observed how to really “just be” in every moment, whether it’s a quick mid-morning nap, working hard with sweat dripping off the tip of his nose, or laughing with the guys on the dock. He lives in the moment, not obsessing about the past or worrying about tomorrow. It’s that kind of acceptance of what “is” that allows for unconditional love. He takes people as they are and meets them there. Now if I can take observation and turn it into real adoption……
When David woke up this morning he had cards from the kids and a stained-glass panel I found in an antique store. It’s a combination housewarming gift; he’s so excited about this new house and stained glass is one of his big interests. He was so surprised! I don’t usually do anything more than encourage the kids to make cards. It’s not even big or fancy; just exactly what he would have wanted, one of those times when it was just the right gift. A had written a list of things he appreciated about his Dad and C had made a book/card with her own jokes inside.
So Happy Father’s Day to the men in my life. I love you!
