Call from Dad

[msparker16]

Yesterday I received a phone call from my Dad.  He was driving my brother to a soccer game.  He asked me where the field was, as I had once brought my brother to that same field.  He then proceeded to say, “Well that’s not why I called, I was calling to see about the job situation.”  I told him that I gave my notice on Friday and accepted the day

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icing on the cake!

[anonymous]

That has to be one of the sweetest moments anyone can wish to share with their father!! I am so happy for you that you got his blessing, and that all he wants is for you to be happy!! A parent's love has such an amazing impact on our happiness. I know that I always try to convince myself otherwise, but man, when my dad said the same thing to me about being gay "I just want you to be happy, and if that's what your telling me makes you happy, then I'm fine with that", I could have ran a marathon, or did something spectacular that this body of mine is completely unable to do on a normal day! How wonderful!!! Love, Rose

[bookishlady]

i can't imagine myself at a job for 20 years either--and have also felt conflicted about choosing particular jobs over others.

your dad's words seem precious to me--the kind rarely heard and savored, tucked into the inside of your cheek, so to speak, and brought out later so you can run your mind over them.

i wish you peace as you figure out this stuff, and work through it.