Vee’s Inspiration November 26, 2023
When I was a toddler I was in awe of my dad. He was this huge figure that could hold me in one hand. He was the biggest badest man in the world. He was my first superhero.
When I was a boy, I was terrified of my dad. He was this looming figure with a deep voice, huge hands, and a dead stare. Just the thought of talking with him made me shake.
When I was a teenager, I was indifferent to my dad. I thought he did what he had to do, but he was not cool like the other dads. He always showed up to my events, but he had his suit and tie on while other dads wore their sweatsuits and Adidas.
When I was a young man, I thought I had lost my dad. I was changing as I grew into manhood, and he was dealing with his changing life. A life without his two children at home, A new life with just him and mom at home.
When I was a man, I was angry at my dad. I thought he had betrayed me, betrayed us. I thought he was so selfish and uncaring. I thought he did not love me anymore. I thought he had abandoned me during the most difficult time of my life.
Now that I am an older man. I understand my dad. He has always been there. He has always been the same. As I browse back to the early years, I see him in the stands of my games, I see him in the audience at my graduations, I see him showing up at my random events. Now as an older man, I understand dad has been that constant in my life. He has been the same while I have changed as I have grown. My vision has changed from awe, to terrified, to indifferent, to loss, to anger, and back to awe. I've come full circle in my understanding and appreciation of this great man. I don't always agree with him or the things he says, but I respect the man he has been my entire life. Thank you Dad.
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