Drew, weirdly I thought about”The Giving Tree” last night before I went to bed, and last night I was eating with my kids after a concert at Hard Rock and they had also just learned of this creator and were extremely saddened. Keep on doing what you are doing- being a great dad to Xander. I’m waiting for the dream to come to me when I see you cancer free and back to a life that you define so well in your writings and work, and that which you appreciate and also motivates so many. Sometimes I am so moved by your take on things, you leave me speechless. You will continue to be in my thoughts each and every day.
Love this! Dealing with hard stuff our kids have to experience is so gut-wrenching. The loss of my daughter’s friend to suicide in 8th grade - during Christmas break, no less - was the absolute hardest parenting time I’ve had. That was 3.5 years ago and we still talk about her friend occasionally. (He would have been 16 last week. RIP CAW) She recently asked me about getting a tattoo to honor him when she turns 18, which was something since neither of her parents have tattoos (Dad isn’t a fan). I told her I’d support whatever she wanted to do, and am helping Dad come around as well. 😜 But that she even felt comfortable to talk to me about it was huge for me as a mom.
beautifully written. i don't have many words to offer. i'm not sure my son has found out yet but this was nice to read in how you addressed it with yours.
Drew, weirdly I thought about”The Giving Tree” last night before I went to bed, and last night I was eating with my kids after a concert at Hard Rock and they had also just learned of this creator and were extremely saddened. Keep on doing what you are doing- being a great dad to Xander. I’m waiting for the dream to come to me when I see you cancer free and back to a life that you define so well in your writings and work, and that which you appreciate and also motivates so many. Sometimes I am so moved by your take on things, you leave me speechless. You will continue to be in my thoughts each and every day.
Thanks, Robin! I go to sleep every night while thinking of that glorious day on which I’ll get to resume the life I once knew and loved.
Love this! Dealing with hard stuff our kids have to experience is so gut-wrenching. The loss of my daughter’s friend to suicide in 8th grade - during Christmas break, no less - was the absolute hardest parenting time I’ve had. That was 3.5 years ago and we still talk about her friend occasionally. (He would have been 16 last week. RIP CAW) She recently asked me about getting a tattoo to honor him when she turns 18, which was something since neither of her parents have tattoos (Dad isn’t a fan). I told her I’d support whatever she wanted to do, and am helping Dad come around as well. 😜 But that she even felt comfortable to talk to me about it was huge for me as a mom.
beautifully written. i don't have many words to offer. i'm not sure my son has found out yet but this was nice to read in how you addressed it with yours.
Hope it helps, buddy