When I was a kid my dad and I had a decent relationship. I wanted to be close but many things led to that not being the case.
As I got older things got more strained. After I got married we didn't speak for over 3 years. I was just done. One day I realized that life was short and if I didn't reach out we would probably never talk again. Ever. He is just not the kind of guy to put his heart out there first.
I am really glad that I called. We have been closer since I called that day than we have ever been in my life. He has been honest and real with me when I needed him to be and he has put himself out there in ways I never thought he would.
Now as I watch him with my son I am so thankful that I picked up the phone. He is so loving with Grayson and just enjoys playing with him. Last week when we were in San Diego visiting, I wish I had a picture, my dad got down on the floor! and played with G and his trail set. So cute.
As I got older things got more strained. After I got married we didn't speak for over 3 years. I was just done. One day I realized that life was short and if I didn't reach out we would probably never talk again. Ever. He is just not the kind of guy to put his heart out there first.
I am really glad that I called. We have been closer since I called that day than we have ever been in my life. He has been honest and real with me when I needed him to be and he has put himself out there in ways I never thought he would.
Now as I watch him with my son I am so thankful that I picked up the phone. He is so loving with Grayson and just enjoys playing with him. Last week when we were in San Diego visiting, I wish I had a picture, my dad got down on the floor! and played with G and his trail set. So cute.
That's the two of them hamming it up. Grayson loves his Papa. Now if I could just entice Papa to move a little closer...
