My dad. Do you know him? If so, you've been introduced to an amazing man. You probably know he has an extreme love of ice cream and gumballs. You know he will do anything for his family (though likely NOT give up his ice cream for one of us...). You recognize his voice brings laughter in one moment and calm in another. You've seen him comfort the sick, the injured, the dying. You've heard him tell the worst jokes and laughed in spite of it! Yeah, he's all of those things. But I know him a bit deeper. A lot a bit deeper. I got the supreme privilege of being his daughter! I've gotten to spend my whole life with him. Yeah, you can be jealous. ;) My siblings and I are used to it. We'll share, you just can't have him. He's ours! Tomorrow he retires from his job as staff chaplain at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital. I'll admit I've struggled with this idea. I have always equated retirement to being...
Ever feel like no one is listening? I'm right there with ya! So here I am writing down those thoughts that sometimes go unheard. Let me know your thoughts! I'm a great listener!