Kinfolk, Kindred and Relations,
As I speak with my eldest child over there across the pond, far and farther away, my Daddy Heart skips and sadly aches, whilest in celebration of listening to my tiny little baby speak with me. Her voice in my one ear sounds as it did all those years ago...
...I can hear her voice, listen and see her beautiful face on the Skype. If I enlarge the screen her face looks as if she's in front of my face and we have daughter-daddy talks or Man-Dad and Woman-Daughter talks. Here, from where I sit and tip-tap these words, this all makes sense to me and my Spirits. We had a nice chat as she shared with me her adventures today. She and a fellow teacher of the English language are staying in a sea side resort away from where it is she lives. She was happy to share with me that she went swimming and snorkeling and was amazed at aquatic life there in their ocean. Her words paint pictures in my brains.
My youngest child and I have our many talks too. There is enjoyment when we communicate. A feeling that sometimes boggles me. It sometimes feels so odd to speak with them both about life and life's changes. I have always made it my business to have a presence in our daughters lives. From before their births. My youngest presently prepares to move from the Sanctuary, her home. She is moving in to anothers home to assist her friend as she goes through difficult times. That says so much about my youngest one's character. She is my Champion, my youngest daughter, one of my Sheros. She's not moving too far away - but it seems that way in my Daddy Heart.
She, our second baby was born near the beaches of Miami, Florida, along side the water way. Our eldest was born near the beaches of beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While in Southern Florida, we lived near the beaches and visited them frequently. As well as the lakes, springs and rivers of the region. Grandma and Grandpa, had a lake in their back yard and Nani and Papa, had a lovely pool in theirs. We lived closer to the Everglades actually and spent much time there. Walk abouts and adventure seeking only though in the Everglades. We never did swim there though.
Today, as in the present, their both still mad about the beaches and here in Florida, it's all about the water amusement parks. Yes they do enjoy the parks very much.
Note: Something just registered like a slap on my chest. I realize that I may have in fact passed on the Gypsy to my girls/Women/daughter's/baby's.
My Bride and I have been Blessed with these two daughters that are very truly our Shero's. I love them both and have the greatest confidence and trust in their being awesome Women. I know this. I thank Great Spirit daily for my daughters. I see, read and listen to the lessons of life and know as my heart beats, both are in fact my Shero's. Like their Mother.
My children, Live life as you have! Be strong Women! Have an awesome time living the life! And safely go forward with your adventures! (You know I had to throw in the safe piece)
My baby's, I love you both with my entire being.
Love, your Dad
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