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Received your packages as I was headed to a meeting at 7:00pm. The UPS person did not ring the door bell-so I found them stuffed between the storm and front entry door at 7pm tonight-read your letter in parking lot after meeting at 9:15 ish pm.
The reoccuring thought that predominates, resurfaces, crowds the other thoughts out, that your letter brings my mind to dwell on is : I didn't support you and wasn't able to connect with what you been expriencing the past years- therefore your pain was more than it needed to be. And it was made worse by me due to my ignorance of the facts. You need to understand I had no idea about this no one said a word to me at all ever. Worse yet I did not see for myself.
You are my first born child. I love you. I want to be a part of your life. I want you to be as open as you have been in this letter I read tonight from you - with me from now on. Let me start over with you. Let me learn anew how to be there for you. I will always be there for you just be honest with me. And when you see that Dad is using the old set of filters to work with - let me know that you don't think Dad is seeing the real picture.
Well, I started out just to say I love You - I said little more than that- I guess.
We'll take this one step at a time. Next vacation is Dec 15 -19th plus both weekends.
See you then at a place and time of your choosing?
Looking forward to meeting you and learning about you anew,
Love Dad
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I can't believe it. I was so scared. I guess I was right about him. My father really is a completely different person, and a better person. There is still work to be done, with family and so forth. But at least I have an allay on my side, and I have at least one parent that still loves me, which is priceless. I haven't cried tears of joy in a long time, but tonight I'm weeping profusely. I feel a little more complete now. Thank you Dad, I love you more than I can express.
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| | Posted 11/12/2003 12:14 AM - 1 view - 5 comments
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