Today is Fathers Day, and like so many days, it was hard. But, as I do every day, I make the best of it, just like Alec would want me to.
Although Alec is not here physically to be a father to Chase, he is with us is so many other ways and I am grateful.
And, Chase has his Papa...my Dad...who not only has been the best Dad to me and my sisters, but now he is the best Papa to his grandchildren. Chase loves his Papa so much. (I think they both needed each other, they were really outnumbered by women in my family!). And Papa finally has someone to bring home NASCAR tshirts and cars to! Chase loves anything with wheels.
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| Me and my Dad...1981 |
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| Chase and Papa...sleeping on the couch while Mommy was out shopping with Gramma. |
It was a bitter sweet day...we put Alec's boat in the water. Thanks to my neighbor, Peter, who happens to know alot about boats, he got it ready for me and helped put it in and had me "captain" it for the first time. I do have one regret; not paying enough attention during our boating course a couple years ago (I cheated off of Alec on the test at the end and got an 85, he got a 98). But somehow I think I paid enough attention to him (between my wine spritzah's and sunning myself on the bow) and I think I will be OK. I even docked it at our slip without a bump. I tried hard not to tear up on our little outing, I kept thinking "what is Alec thinking right now?" Either, "She is crazy" or "I am proud of her" or maybe a little bit of both.
Either way, I am glad we are going to continue doing what Alec loved to do most, fish on his boat with family and friends.
Happy Fathers Day, to Alec, who was the best Dad to Chase, even if it was only for 5 months. He still impacts his llife every day, and I know Chase will love and appreciate his father just like any other son. And to my Dad, thank you for being the best father and Papa, we are very blessed to have you in our lives.
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| Me and my first Mate |
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| Auntie Cha and Chase |
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