Mark: moves through the world cutting a lyrical path of creative kindness. I’d say he’s simply the sweetest guy I know, if I knew it wouldn’t embarrass him.
Teryl: born among the stars, beautiful, brilliant, compassionate, open-handed, enduring. I love simply to stand in her shadow.
Justin: beneath the savant-esque geekologist resides an insightful and sensitive man. I’m in awe over both the cover and the book.
Lucas: lasso’s life, dares it, loves laughter, feels deeply, defends the vulnerable, loves his own daughter so that drips off him. He’s my model here.
Michael: a storehouse of quirky perception, brooding intelligence and bizarre humour. And the best friend anyone could have.
(These pictures are already many years old…but are a few of my favourites)
Having met two of your children, the descriptions of Mark and Teryl are accurate. I enjoyed them as students and continue to learn from them as I follow their passions on social media. Thank you for sharing this with us today.
And thank you for this Ivon. Very much appreciated.
Aww.. That was great!! Thanks so much Dad!! Though I notice that the section entitled “Michael” was perhaps shorter than would’ve been ideal.. Also I notice that my karate skills escaped mention but… It being your special day I suppose I can let it slide… :). Love you so much Dad! Me and Japan miss you terribly!
Perfect! (Except of course that the section on Michael was, as he’s already said, perhaps a little short). 🙂 Your kids are lucky to have you.
How early did you notice these characteristics? I only ask because Felicity at 25 months amazes me with how quickly her vocabulary is growing and how much she observes and remembers.
Hey Michael, well I didn’t want to get into your karate expertise cause then I’d have to mention your jujitsu championship, your aeronautics scholarship, your Mensa acceptance, and where would it all stop…?
Thanks Connie, it means much coming from a superlative mother like yourself.
Ian, I can’t really remember…will have to consult Deb’s journal. I suspect if I asked your mom, she’d say you too were soaking it up at 25 months. At the same time, the thing that struck me, as I wrote the post, was the beautiful differences in each one of my kids, something that’s critical, as parents, to remember. Thanks Ian.
Thanks Dad, this was a wonderful gift on Father’s day! And thanks for trying to keep the accolades equal, I mean otherwise Michael would never let us hear the end of it, bragging how he’s the favourite… 🙂 Miss you Mike. Lots of hugs.
Teryl, you’ll just have to let Michael believe he’s the favourite – that’s what the rest of your dad’s siblings to for him. Just works best that way. But your dad does have great kids – so glad I’m related!
Thanks Teryl!
Thanks Sam, and thanks for letting me keep my illusions, well, as you imagine them to be.