Xi'an

Such a brave little ten year old. I love you sweetie.

Remember Dear ole' Dad today

~To the right is a photo of my Dad.~

Don't forget your dad today. Even if you don't get along or are estranged, he won't be here forever and you don't want any regrets. If you do have any issues with your dad or mom, resolve them, they are the people who brought you into this world, crazy as it can be. I never understood people who don't talk with their own families. I have a very close family and no matter their strengths or faults, I will always love them and never discard them like I see people doing. When it all boils down, you only have your family, no one else will ever be as loyal or care about you the way your family does. Well I know there are exceptions to that thought considering some people's personalities and upbringing. But do the best you can and have not regrets in your life. If your family doesn't want to be close to you, give it your best shot and don't hold a grudge, sometimes people are in their own heads and can't see your point of view but if YOU try then you will be okay with yourself.

Anyway, Happy Father's Day to all you dads and Dad I'm thinking of you today. I'm happy I have no regrets. My memories of you are that of a very strong man who took very good care of his six children. He ruled with an iron fist but you knew he loved you and wanted the best for us.