On this day I had so many racing thoughts. I often feel a ramble and or rant running through my mind and taking time to put words together in a logical manner is not always easy.

I have been fortunate enough to be a parent and of course I am a son. I was able to know both my grandfathers growing up but lost both when I was younger. In 2022 I lost my father before father’s day and I really have not formed words to express all of the emotions I have had since that time. Because shortly after losing my father I lost my son. The compounding of loss is a heavy toll but not more than I can handle.

So this year I have been thinking about my Father and Son more. I have healed in some regards but still healing in other regards… Being a child is one part of life that everyone experiences. Being a Parent is one part of life that many people experience but we all have different experiences being one when we are.

I am thankful for all that I have been able to do in my life and hopeful to do more in the time I have left, no matter how much time it is. I never thought I would outlive the men in my family lineage but here I hope that I can grow old enough to outlive the life of my grandfather’s.

Take the time to tell your friends and family that you love them, do not wait until specific day or time because you are not guaranteed to be make it to that date or time to share it with them. LOVE is a action word, not just an adjective.

Here is a photo of Four Generations of Henderson’s taken many years ago but still a memory I cherish on being able to have experienced.