Here is your Friday story, I Was Wrong! A Fathers Confession Keith, Evan... Im on a different journey in my life. Im getting old and Im on my own for the first time. I always thought things would be different. I may not have a chance to say these things to you. So, permit me tosay them now. Wait, dont say a word, sigh, moan or tune out as though you already know what Im going to say. You think perhaps Ive said it all before like some broken record and you dont want to hear it again. What could I possibly say that I havent said before? I was wrong. I knew that would get your attention. When I told you how much I loved you, I was wrong. It turns out I loved you even more. When I said, You can become anything you want. I was wrong. Youre becoming even more than you thought you could. When I said, You didnt hear a word I said! I was wrong. Ive heard you say I love you! a million times. When I told you Hold my hand when we cross the street. Youll be safe. I was wrong. I really wanted to hold onto you while I could. I knew one day youd let go of me. When I said Im very proud of both my sons, I was wrong. I never imagined how incredibly proud I could be. Ive heard you say that you want things to be different when you have children and you dont want an ordinary life. I said the same thing. I was wrong. I did indeed do things differently than my dad, you will, too. But in the end I wanted the same results. I wanted the very best for my children. So did he. In spite of all his imperfections, inability to communicate his love properly, stubborn, sometimes arrogant ways, my father did okay. My brother is an incredibly successful man and Im still working on it. So, as I venture into this new life let me leave you with one final thought. Dont take anything for granted. Work hard to make love the focusof your life. Dont assume that everything is okay with your marriage. Ask, listen and change where you need to make changes. You can say the words, I love you! but you must also show it. You can show her that you love her, but she must also know you mean it. You can sing to her, cling to her and think you are everything to her,but dont assume you are, just because shes still there. You may turn around one day and find yourself alone. Oh, yes. One really big thing... Dont ever be too proud to say, I was wrong. I love you, Dad Bob Perks Bob Perks is an inspirational author and speaker and a truly remarkable human being.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:23:52 +0000
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