Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate the encouragement. Dad and I had a great phone call today which was a nice Christmas gift. We don't get to see each other often so it was nice to hear his voice.
Your dad looks like a great fella. More than that, he sounds like the sort of values-based human we need more of - the sort of human we need young folk to listen to, to watch, to learn from. What gorgeous, respectful storytelling. Lovely. Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season.
Loved your examples of Charlotte and our hobbit friends! And I think it's sweet you included your dad in this list of heroes to also look up to. "While the warrior’s courage is not in question, this trait is far more often found in the ordinary individual going about their everyday lives." Probably my favorite quote from today's post. Thank you for writing this and hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Matthew.
Thank you for your loving and deeply inspiring message. How proud your Dad must be of you.
Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate the encouragement. Dad and I had a great phone call today which was a nice Christmas gift. We don't get to see each other often so it was nice to hear his voice.
for joy that you had a great talk today
indeed, what a Christmas gift
ah, life! it does not get better than this
Your dad looks like a great fella. More than that, he sounds like the sort of values-based human we need more of - the sort of human we need young folk to listen to, to watch, to learn from. What gorgeous, respectful storytelling. Lovely. Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season.
Thanks my friend! I think we will make hot cocoa, bake some cookies, and play board games. All the best to you and yours as well.
Sounds lovely! Thanks so much
Loved your examples of Charlotte and our hobbit friends! And I think it's sweet you included your dad in this list of heroes to also look up to. "While the warrior’s courage is not in question, this trait is far more often found in the ordinary individual going about their everyday lives." Probably my favorite quote from today's post. Thank you for writing this and hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Matthew.
Thanks Macy - appreciate you encouraging me to write about this topic. Enjoy your holidays!
Beautiful tribute to heroes, especially your dad. Thanks for sharing, it brought me joy.
Thanks Jenn - I am grateful it had an impact on you. Thank you for reading and commenting.
This is beautiful. Thanks for writing it.
Thanks Kent - I appreciate the kind words. Happy holidays!
A lovely, moving description of your dad. Particularly touching to read at Christmas time. Merry Christmas.
Thanks Richard. Merry Christmas to you as well.
Wonderful and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this personal story.
Appreciate you reading and commenting Abigail. Hope you have a great New Year.
Beautiful tribute to your dad, Matthew. This was touching to read.
Thanks Tiffany, appreciate you taking the time read. Hope you have a great New Year.
So beautiful.
Thanks Jo. Hope all is well and your year is off to a good start.
“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it keep me from a single thing that I wanted to do."
Georgia O’Keefe
I just wanted you to know that your post made an impact on me, thank you 🙏 😊
Jen, thanks for reading and I am glad this resonated with you.