If I die, please give this to my son.
A short cheat sheet, written just for you my dear
If you are reading this, I have left this earth on my way to the next adventure. Not to worry, son, I have prepared this for such an occasion because there are things I want you to always remember, so I wrote this just for you.
I remember when Gram died, and every day after that, I wanted to call her. I realized that there was so much I didn’t know and so much I never got a chance to ask her. With that in mind, I prepared a “cheat sheet,” if you will, that you can use if you ever find yourself in a pickle or if ever you feel you need some good ole fashioned advice (Trust me, you will need it one of these days). I imagine this will be an ongoing list, and I will continue to add my feelings and thoughts as time goes on, so don’t be surprised if the advice gradually gets better.
So here we go baby, read carefully, and take what you need from this, and leave the rest behind.
- Love yourself, before anything else…
The world is a complicated place with tricky people who will try to distract you, sometimes unintentionally, but sometimes on purpose. If you love yourself and stand firm in what you believe in, it is harder for anything to knock you off your game. It’s like protective body armor, so make sure you wear it every day!
2. Family is everything
No matter how much you might disagree on things or even fight, they will always have your back. Shit happens in life, but one thing I know for sure, when the tough times come, and they will, your family will always be there for you. They were taught by the same great woman that raised me, so when you feel like life is getting overwhelming or a situation is too much to handle by yourself, all it takes is a phone call, and the cavalry will be right there.
3. Don’t get too down on yourself
You are a good man and an excellent dad, and you are also very human. You will make mistakes, but I do know you will learn from them. When you mess up, it’s going to sting, and you are going to feel awful. This is necessary; it is part of the process, and you have to feel it. Take a moment, realize what you have done, how you have affected the ones you love, and do better. You are capable, and I believe in you baby.
To be continued….
