I think we all know this could be my father-in-law's last Father's Day. His decline even since December has been so rapid. I don't think we are talking weeks remaining, but it could be months, and an entire year may not happen. I believe with certainty it is the last Father's Day he will understand. Andrew made his father tear-up this morning as he wrote a very heart felt sentiment in his card. Andrew has wonderful parents, and Andrew knows that. He never fails to see the blessing that is his family. Andrew was adopted at five-weeks-old, and has never concerned himself with his biological family. He feels he more than hit the jackpot with his parents, and has no need to look for anything else. The fragility of his father makes the day emotional. And of course, I never have a day go by that I don't think of my own dad and miss him so very much.
I know there are also emotions for Andrew as a father. We have amazing and fabulous kids, and we are so grateful for them. We never forget how blessed we are to be their parents. At the same time, the emotions of the choices made by our oldest is never gone. We choose to focus on the blessings and good things though.
It's been quite a year, this 2020, hasn't it? My goodness, just six months into it, and still six months to go. I am so grateful for these days, even the ones with some emotion to them!
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