The Firsts in my Life ...

I have been very fortunate in my life. I have experienced many firsts.

I was the first born in my family which consists of 3 brothers and 2 sisters. I was the first to go to university. I was the first to get married. She was the first in my life and the girl I always dreamt of. I gave my parents their first grandchild. I the first to walk a daughter to the wedding isle in my family (and give her away to a wonderful first son-in-law). I was the first in my immediate family to find sobriety. I was also the first to speak at my parents "graduation ceremonies" in 2003. I was the first to live in another province. As you can see there are many firsts and all are special and memorable.

However, one of the most special firsts was seeing my daughter on December 11, 1978. I actually seen her before her Mom. I just finished a 4th year university exam in Fluid Dynamics at the University of Saskatchewan. As soon as the exam was completed, I rushed to the Saskatoon City Hospital to see how my soon to be wife was doing. I was told my daughter was born and would I like to see her. That was a magic moment. I knew at the moment, I moved into a new chapter of my life. As I held her, I seen my "A " being rolled past us. I felt blessed and scared. So many things have happened since that day. I hope many more days with interesting firsts will happen in the future.

By the way ... I received a call yesterday; I start my radiation treatments in mid-September. That will certainly be a first.