We had just moved to San Angelo, Texas, and on a whim, I decided to take my daughter, Kristin, down to the River Stage by the Concho River. It was July 4th and we sat on the grass and listened to Souza and Gershwin tunes. The ground shook with the cannons of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture at the Pops concert, and the fireworks rose up into the night, raining back down into the river. Afterwards we walked over the bridge hand in hand to the carnival they had set up and rode the Scrambler ride. Walking back to the car, my little girl looked up at me and told me that it was the best day of her life. I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought thinking to myself how only an 8 year old would think that music, fireworks and a carnival qualify as a "best day of your life" moment. Looking back now, I realize that I left out the most important part...my daughter valued her time with me above every experience she could recall to date. I hardly deserved it, but through clearer eyes, I can now look back and offer Kristin a belated, "yeah, I know exactly what you mean." Happy Independence Day...I love you Kristin!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
July 4, 1994
We had just moved to San Angelo, Texas, and on a whim, I decided to take my daughter, Kristin, down to the River Stage by the Concho River. It was July 4th and we sat on the grass and listened to Souza and Gershwin tunes. The ground shook with the cannons of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture at the Pops concert, and the fireworks rose up into the night, raining back down into the river. Afterwards we walked over the bridge hand in hand to the carnival they had set up and rode the Scrambler ride. Walking back to the car, my little girl looked up at me and told me that it was the best day of her life. I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought thinking to myself how only an 8 year old would think that music, fireworks and a carnival qualify as a "best day of your life" moment. Looking back now, I realize that I left out the most important part...my daughter valued her time with me above every experience she could recall to date. I hardly deserved it, but through clearer eyes, I can now look back and offer Kristin a belated, "yeah, I know exactly what you mean." Happy Independence Day...I love you Kristin!
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Every day I get to spend with yall is a blessing.. You've taught me things I'm going to be able to carry with me when I start my own family & I can't thank you enough for that. Because of the way you raised me, I have such an appreciation & love for my family & I value every moment we spend together.. I love you so much! I really have been blessed. :]
Keith, I am so behind in reading blogs but this is precious! And just reading your sweet daughter's comment just brings tears to my eyes. Y'all have truly shown her how much you love her and that is truly the biggest blessing you can give your child. We look forward to seeing y'all again when we return to The States. Hey you still need to meet my man and my 2 girls.
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord! For giving you, as a young dad the forsight to see how important it was for you to spend time with your little girl, and then now....for Kristin to realize and acknowledge to her Daddy how she feels about her Mom and Dad! This is a priceless gift...enjoy every moment that you have!
Love,
Linda and Gerald
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