FATHER'S DAY/ A REFELECTION

As I approach sixty years of age I find myself reflecting back on my life, as I suppose most do. Some reflect for memories sake, some reflect to learn from mistakes. I know that I reflect to review my life history; you see, it's a way for me to see my successes and failures.

I remember the day each child was born. I remember sleeping in the recliner with each of them until their colic was better. I remember the times in the hospital worrying if they would be alright. I remember their first steps, their doctor appointments. I remember our first fishing trip together. I remember all the gym time all the miles driven for sports. I remember the girlfriends, the proms, their loves won and loves lost. I remember helping with homework and school projects. I remember the pets and the the pet funerals. I remember the life lessons learned, some easy, some hard. I remember their love. I remember all this and more.

Children; thanks for the memeories. I have learned so much from you.