An open letter to Dawson on his 12th birthday: Two events stand out in your early years that are worthy of note. The first is the moment that you entered this world. The doctor was running late, so the nurse instructed me on what to do. I placed my hands around your skinny little neck and gently brought you to the light. I was the first to hold you, and a part of me will never let go. The second is three years later, as we sat in the long driveway of our family home. We were leaving our familiar world and embarking on the unknown. I knew we had little choice. We had to get you away from the dysfunction. I recall looking back at you. You sat defiantly, yet confused, in your car seat. An innocent, puzzled, yet trusting look covered your face. My initial thought was, I hope I can get him through this. I hope he has the strength. Damn boy, you certainly showed me what constitutes true strength. Not only have you gotten through this, youve knocked it out of the ballpark. I love you son. I couldnt be more proud of the 12 year-old you are today. Happy birthday. Heres the rest of your story........................ 43 years ago today(November 4, 1971), my Life changed forever in the most dramatic of ways. Some time in the early evening, after a cold Fall day, my father suffered a massive heart attack, collapsed to the ground, and died instantly. His tragic passing left behind a heart-broken wife and five devastated children. He was undoubtedly destined to change the world, and things havent quite been the same since. For 31 years, this anniversary marked a very dark point in my Life. It represented a moment that would change the course and landing points of so many. It marked a point where sadness and pain first found its way into my world. This is no longer the case! 12 years ago today(November 4, 2002), my Life changed forever in the most dramatic of ways. At 11:31 pm, after a cold Fall day, I held in my arms, for the first time, a screaming little baby boy. When I stared into his eyes, something melted away in me. The sadness and pain were finally gone. My little Dawson entered this world with one thought and one thought only, “Get the hell out of my way!” These ten years have seen so many changes in our lives....some sad, some challenging, but most, simply divine. Throughout it all, there has remained one constant, one large unshakeable boulder in the current...He and I have stood together! He has been my biggest challenge, some of my greatest joy, my most ardent fan, and one of my proudest accomplishments. He is a pure and beautiful human being, and a highly intelligent, outspoken, independent thinker. I simply can never say enough wonderful things about this little boy Ive nicknamed “Gus” and Gooch. I too often hear people complain about the ex- husband or the ex-wife, and I m often questioned on why I never utter a bad word about mine, despite all shes done. Quite frankly, I seldom feel the need to respond. I just find my little man in the crowd, I smile, point, and whisper “Theres why!”. He is a gift beyond any I could ever measure. He is a treasure beyond any value imaginable. Happy Birthday to our Dawson. You bless me. You bless our Family. And from day one, you HAVE BEEN changing the course of this world, and things havent quite been the same since. Growing up without a father wasnt always easy. Making certain my son never will is the greatest of pleasures.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:48:43 +0000
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