Father's Day

I realized today, I have no pics of my Dad. He always manages not to be near a camera. several years ago he gave me photo album he had made for me. Pictures of me from when I was born, until high school. There isn't one of him in there. he must of always had the camera. My Dad was the most important person to me for most of my life. Now I'm almost 40, and have Clinton and Justyce. Sometimes I really miss being a kid. my childhood wasn't the greatest, but that was my mom. Not dad's fault. He has been the one stable force in my life. Always working, always there, quietly, in the background. But always there. I know when Justyce gets older, Clinton will be there. Quietly, in the background. Just in case.
We have a had a tumultuous week. But as it is ending, Clinton and I are on the same plane again. We have ups and downs, but we are still here. he knows I will always be here for him. I have realized few things in the last few days. It is not easy for me to get close to people. It can take years for me to feel comfortable around people. But, I have realized how much I do like Clinton's dad, and Karla. It took drama somewhere else to appreciate how much they are here. Clinotn will know exactly what and the ones I'm talking about.
So, on Father's Day to my Dad, that will never read this, I love you.
To Darrel, Happy Father's Day, and thanks for making Clinton the man he is today.
And, to Clinton.....We love you, and can't wait for you to get home!