I saw my son today.

With a shy smile, he turned his head, but in that glance I know he remembers.

We’ve been speaking in our dreams and holding on dear to one another.

I saw my son today.

With puppy dog songs and guitar strums, we knew that we knew.

We dance in the stars together more than this one life.

I saw my son today.

He reached up high to hold my hand and I never wanted to let go.

A hand I’ll hold for many years and during my last days.

I saw my son today.

He showed me the things he loves to show others and himself.

I told him I may leave, but I will always come back to him.

I saw my son today.

 

 

 

Dearest Amon,

Who we become in this life is our choice.  We practice.  We create. We believe and we become.   Many of us have coaches, teachers, parents, family, friends and other kinds of champions along the way who help us realize our dreams.   You will be one of those people as the village behind you is large and loving.   But much of the journey you will do alone.   Alone except for God.

Don’t ever stop having faith in a higher power that allows you to be a faithful steward of love.   Because when we live a life of compassion and love, and share our commitment to ourselves and our God with others, it is contagious.   We find ourselves surrounded by people who think and feel and believe the way we do.   And that is the gift we are intended to give to others:  permission to lead with love.

Love, Dad