I get a call the other day. My father was in the hospital again. He is in his 70's so to go for a minor issue is common. But As we were talking I could hear in his voice that he could not talk. He told me how he could not swallow or keep down food. They would do a biopsy and see if it is anything.
Two days later he called with the results. Yes it was cancer. We do not know how bad it is but as we all know it is never good. I am thousands of miles away and can not be there with him. Thank god for his new wife. SHe will take good care of him i know that.
But it made me think that I never did think him. Thank him for what. Well here is the list.
Thank you for teaching me to ride a bike. Even when i fel you picked me up kissed my wounds and we tried again.
Thank you for the many years of sacrafice so that me and Liz could have great birthdays and christmas's
Thank you for giving me a wonderful home.
Thank you for teaching me to play baseball.
Thank you for teaching me about being a compassionate human.
Thank you for teaching me to work hard even if you hate your job.
Thank you for teaching me what love really means.
Thank you for teaching me that life is meant to live.
Thank you for supporting mom through all her bad times.
Thank you for all that you have done in the community.
Thank you for lending me money when I needed it.
Thank you for always being proud of me.
Thank you for opening bad xmas presents and acting excited.
Most of all thank you for making me the man i am today. You are an amazing man and thank you for all that you tought me.
I will be with you though this and will help you along the way.
Thank you
Your son
