Dear Dad,
It seems that Fathers Day was only 5 minutes ago, and the days pass so quickly now that I fear there are moments when we dont get the opportunities to talk like we used to. So today, this Fathers Day, I wanted you to know that as your son, theres no way I could have done any of it without you
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Next year represents the first time that you will enjoy Fathers day not only for being a father, but by creating an entire circle of life with your son, my younger brother when he enjoys his first foray into fatherhood, and yours into grandfatherhood. In that bond you will share something special that only fathers can enjoy. And what a club to be a member of!
I have relied on you on countless occasions for guidance, strength, a solid ear when listening to me bitch and sometimes even a shoulder to cry on. As part of that you have always found the time, space and energy to allow me to explore both my light and my dark in a supportive environment. Never berating me for making my own mistakes and always being there to watch me fall with dignity and allowing me to learn the hardest lessons without criticism is truly a feat that you should be proud of.
With the lows however come the highs, and through my continue success in work, in love and in life I am confident that you see that the only way I could have possibly ascended to such dizzying heights of happiness is because of the progressive influence, confidence, guidance and support that only a father can bring to a son when he needs it the most. In enjoying my success I can only hope that you see that this success is a part of you.
To understand on this day what it will be like to be a father is something that is still not with me, though I do know that you have been a son, and I do know that you made the choices as a father to allow your sons this growth and this bond to their heritage and their father when and as required is something that you should be proud of.
My elation at seeing two Joys in our family as fathers is something that I cannot begin to describe. Even from my viewpoint a thousand kilometres away, my bond to my father, my brother (and him being a father) is never broken by such a small item as distance.
For being there when I needed you, for guiding me when I didnt know it and for letting me find my own path in adulthood is something that I cherish each and every day.
So on this final day as a father to two sons in both the most revered and exclusive of clubs, fatherhood, I wish you the happiest of fathers days and hope this small message conveys for you that you will always, and forever, been known to me as only one name
.. Dad.
With love from son to father (and soon grandfather)
Adam
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