Family: June 2008 Archives

Well, we’re finally recovered from our extended power outage after a storm briefly blew through the area. Nothing quite like having the sun shining brightly outside (after the storm), but still no power. At least we got the power back before it got dark.

I got some nice gifts from the family yesterday (including a couple of manual crank handheld flashlights with LED lights - they’re really cool). But maybe the best gift was something Will did at school - it caused me to smile a couple of times (and cringe once). You can see the worksheet below.

I’m glad I’m as handsome as a super hero and can build a whole city, but I think you can figure out which made me cringe. So, I guess there are still some things I need to work on. Don’t we all? I think I’m doing better, but thank you for reminding me that I still need to work on reminding you of things in a calmer manner sometimes.

Hope you father’s out there got nice gifts, too.

A quick note on Father’s Day. Yeah, this day is supposedly partially for me (thanks, Kellie, for giving me some time to do some things, including watch Rice in the College World Series this afternoon). But I would be remiss without saying thank you to my own dad.

Whether it’s chasing me around a marathon course (in your car, of course) or spending some time with your grandsons, you’re there for us. I cannot begin to tell you everything you have taught me over the years (other than calculus - I was on my own there), and I’m sure there is still much to learn. But my 39 years so far have been a blessing, and I’m glad that you’ve been my dad for that.

Now, if I had only listened to you during your attempts to get me interested in different sports, I might have a modicum of talent somewhere. But don’t be too down about that. I still enjoy it, even with my athletic limitations. (I’m thinking I’m really geeked about the baseball today.) Thank you for caring and doing all that you do, and know that a part of you always goes with me.

And your turn with this day is coming soon, Uncle Dennis…