July 23, 2013

Father's Day

by William McKenzie (author's profile)

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June 12th 2013

I would like to give a quick hello to a friend of mine's wife... This Teddy Bear really enjoys our conversations. You are a special woman, and I know God has his hand on you both.

Next - Book man _
I have not forgotten you, (Eves) just a chick note to thank you for the books. Our chapel library really needed them. When things start to get in to order I'm here and would love to hear from you. I love you man.

"Father's Day"

First, "My Father"

Pops - I hope you liked your poem - I had a friend read it and he said it sounds like the start of the 9th step, in song - Dad, I love you. Please hang on till I get there.

To my children: I don't have the words to say except I pray my sorry life doesn't bring you any more grief than it has. My cowardliness my whole life caused you many hardships. For what it's worth the bits and pieces of your life that was shared with me has made me proud of your courage to live and be happy maybe one day????

Happy Father's Day to all the men who know this want to have just one wish... and who know the complete feeling of loneliness on this day, when we shouldn't.

Believe me, this isn't a pity party, I've thrown many of those and nobody ever came. The great thing about this day is... my Higher Power will not me spend it it in a 12 step meeting, whereby the way I just had my 2nd birthday- that's right my gist to you J. H. K. J two years clean, sober and case free. I haven't had any disciplinary cases because I'm getting rid of my character defect that had me doing the things I did in the first place.

Billy

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CJP Posted 10 years, 8 months ago. ✓ Mailed 10 years, 8 months ago   Favorite
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. I am very glad to hear that you have been clean and sober for 2 years, it is a real achievement. I am sure this will help your relationship with your children endlessly. Long may it continue.

JT Posted 10 years, 8 months ago. ✓ Mailed 10 years, 7 months ago   Favorite
Just give them your love 'in the here and now' - even if it isn't what you want (that it's not enough).

Because it IS enough. When you give all that you have, that's love.

j

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