I'm just here to tell you I loved this one so much. What a slow, soul-deep unfolding of so much. Of fatherhood, the ache of nostalgia/ memory, identity, grief, and the invisible threads that bind us to our children, to our past selves, and to the ghosts of the people we once loved or tried to love. The longing we carry for the moments we didn’t know were slipping away while we were living them. Thank you for the gentle reminder that all of this is temporary and to enjoy it purposefully. Also, scent has always been my favorite reminder of people and that kind of thing really does just show up like their ghost out of no where.
This is the shit. This is why I come here. This is why I just randomly text you like once a month and say "dude.....I just had to say...." and end up saying the same thing over and over. My $10 a month seems too small. Keep doing this. Keep bringing the shit.....
Tom, I can’t thank you enough. As a fellow wrote who I admire immensely, any praise I get from you is treasure indeed. Thanks for taking the time to say kind things.
As someone else already said, this is why I’m here every Friday. For this writing. For the honesty. The soul-baring. Thanks again, my friend. Have a good week.
I remember that tour trip. You had to get that there suit with the vest. I recall thinking it must be some kinda huge opportunity, and I’m sorry to hear you were ripped off. It’s always been clear to me from early Thunder Pie and your ex wife’s blog that you loved your babies enormously and like most really good fathers, were compelled to provide for and protect them. That picture does speak volumes of your fierce bond of love with your children. That will remain and will be reciprocated. You are the Rock for them. No matter what. Just know the power of your decision to end the emotional distance, to remain a consistent loving father. That’s now invisible God truly is and never ever changes. You can call what you don’t see into existence. That’s keeping faith with a God who sees, hears and answers, especially broken folks, and to God NOTHING shall be impossible. Yo. God is a true Love that never ends. He lives and He “will restore what the locusts have eaten! “Anyhoo- “ Dude.” A good pic and from my old lady eyeballs and in my corny opinion, you might gather those loose clumps together and present them in an album, because your grandkids are gonna want to see the reality of your legacy of love. BTW You are years young and and have a vibrant life. Peaks and valleys. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Dads Day.
Hey Gina/ thank you so much for the kind words and insights. I’m really grateful to hear what readers think about my stuff. You taking the time to share your thoughts with me is so appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. :)
I'm just here to tell you I loved this one so much. What a slow, soul-deep unfolding of so much. Of fatherhood, the ache of nostalgia/ memory, identity, grief, and the invisible threads that bind us to our children, to our past selves, and to the ghosts of the people we once loved or tried to love. The longing we carry for the moments we didn’t know were slipping away while we were living them. Thank you for the gentle reminder that all of this is temporary and to enjoy it purposefully. Also, scent has always been my favorite reminder of people and that kind of thing really does just show up like their ghost out of no where.
Thank you, darling. So much.
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This is the shit. This is why I come here. This is why I just randomly text you like once a month and say "dude.....I just had to say...." and end up saying the same thing over and over. My $10 a month seems too small. Keep doing this. Keep bringing the shit.....
Tom, I can’t thank you enough. As a fellow wrote who I admire immensely, any praise I get from you is treasure indeed. Thanks for taking the time to say kind things.
Real. And great. And really great. Fantastic writing here, Serge
I appreciate your kind words, James. They mean a lot to me.
As someone else already said, this is why I’m here every Friday. For this writing. For the honesty. The soul-baring. Thanks again, my friend. Have a good week.
Tom, I’m always so extremely grateful for your words. Thanks for that, man. It means more than I can say. Have a great weekend!
I remember that tour trip. You had to get that there suit with the vest. I recall thinking it must be some kinda huge opportunity, and I’m sorry to hear you were ripped off. It’s always been clear to me from early Thunder Pie and your ex wife’s blog that you loved your babies enormously and like most really good fathers, were compelled to provide for and protect them. That picture does speak volumes of your fierce bond of love with your children. That will remain and will be reciprocated. You are the Rock for them. No matter what. Just know the power of your decision to end the emotional distance, to remain a consistent loving father. That’s now invisible God truly is and never ever changes. You can call what you don’t see into existence. That’s keeping faith with a God who sees, hears and answers, especially broken folks, and to God NOTHING shall be impossible. Yo. God is a true Love that never ends. He lives and He “will restore what the locusts have eaten! “Anyhoo- “ Dude.” A good pic and from my old lady eyeballs and in my corny opinion, you might gather those loose clumps together and present them in an album, because your grandkids are gonna want to see the reality of your legacy of love. BTW You are years young and and have a vibrant life. Peaks and valleys. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Dads Day.
Hey Gina/ thank you so much for the kind words and insights. I’m really grateful to hear what readers think about my stuff. You taking the time to share your thoughts with me is so appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. :)