Day 3,381

Growth:

Reading “The Choice” by Dr Edith Eva Eger has been deeply moving. Her story of surviving the Holocaust shares the unthinkable atrocities she and others endured, but is just as filled with the hope, gratitude, and love she carried with her throughout the experience. Hearing about her staying positive in situations I cannot begin to fathom reminds me more and more of the choice we all have to make, how we will face the adversity in our lives.

This will be a book I read at least once per year.

Appreciation:

There are some moments shared between father and son which seem to be canon. Today Gavin and I shared a handful of those moments while we worked on his car. Nothing crazy, minor maintenance, but as opportunity to get greasy hands together as we discussed how the whole system operates. A changed cabin air filter, cleaning the engine air filter, changing the headlights, all a chance to true our bonds as father and son, just as Dominic and I have done in the past.

So grateful for moments of bonding while sharing useful knowledge.

Presence:

Observing the boys getting all jacked up for the football game was a ton of fun. The ups, the downs, and all the emotions in between. It brought back so many memories of watching games as a kid and watching Dad get himself worked up into a lather while watching his beloved Packers. Seeing them together as brothers sharing their passions always brings joy to my soul.

Thanks!!!