Phil asking "what kind of life do you want" to an eighteen year old who didn't have permission to want one yet. Most people never get that question from an adult who actually means it.
What a beautiful and touching piece this is. I'm glad you had such good men in your life and I'm sorry that they are no longer physically with you (although they obviously are still with you).
I celebrate myself and my husband only. No man gave me advice or steered me in any direction, I had to do it all on my own and it took me a lot longer to get where I’m today. I’m stronger because of it….but I wish a had guidance. Life would have been easier.
Thanks for sharing this lovely tribute to three remarkable men who helped shape your life. I was blessed with a wonderful dad who taught me that the secret of happiness is finding someone to love and doing something you love. It sounds like your three dads-by-choice imparted the same wisdom.
This was a really lovely read, thank you. I'm currently reading my first ever Ann Patchett novel (Whistler) and it's about the relationship between a young girl and her stepfather who was only her stepfather for a few years, but who made a great impact on her, and her reconnection with him years later. I'm really enjoying it.
Phil asking "what kind of life do you want" to an eighteen year old who didn't have permission to want one yet. Most people never get that question from an adult who actually means it.
You're right. And it meant the world to me. Honestly, my time in Australia completely changed the trajectory of my life.
What a beautiful and touching piece this is. I'm glad you had such good men in your life and I'm sorry that they are no longer physically with you (although they obviously are still with you).
Thank you, sir. I'm lucky to have known them.
I celebrate myself and my husband only. No man gave me advice or steered me in any direction, I had to do it all on my own and it took me a lot longer to get where I’m today. I’m stronger because of it….but I wish a had guidance. Life would have been easier.
What a lovely trio of father figures!
Absolutely. Together they added up to more than one pretty good dad!
Wonderful storytelling--quite a life you've had! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Jefferson. And thanks for reading!
So. Beautiful.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this lovely tribute to three remarkable men who helped shape your life. I was blessed with a wonderful dad who taught me that the secret of happiness is finding someone to love and doing something you love. It sounds like your three dads-by-choice imparted the same wisdom.
They did! And I’m glad you have such a great dad. That’s always nice to hear!
Thanks, Michael! My dad died in 2017 and I miss him daily.
P.S. Just in case you are out walking the beach, we are sailing by right now, waving!
Waves back!
This was a really lovely read, thank you. I'm currently reading my first ever Ann Patchett novel (Whistler) and it's about the relationship between a young girl and her stepfather who was only her stepfather for a few years, but who made a great impact on her, and her reconnection with him years later. I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks, Charlene. I hadn’t heard of that book. I’ll look for it!
Really a great piece, and makes me thankful for my dad!
Thank you, Kelly. Very much appreciated. And I'm glad you have such a good man in your life!
Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for reading it!
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