The Start of My Top Ten's ... W-Binter

I am sure every one's family is important to them; I am no different. As I have been walking my friend Max around Lake Banook over the past few months, I have had lots of time to think about my "A", my daughter Winter, my Harvey-son, my Justin, my Gloria and my grand kids, Dustin, Demetrius, Aaliyah and Bohdan. I also need to include Max for he has very important to me. I have wanted to do this for a while; I wanted to do a Top Ten list for those that are closest to me.

This is my simple gift to them. I am so grateful for their love and support over the past year. There is no time like the present to tell them why they are special!

My daughter Winter:

10. Winter, when I first seen you in 1978, I knew I made the right decision when I met your Mom.

9. Winter, during the past year while I have been reading your blog and looking at your pictures, I can't help admire how stunningly beautiful you are.

8. Winter, even though I tease you about your degree's, I must admit I am proudly jealous of your accomplishments. You are one smart girl!

7. Winter, when I read your blogs, I am so impressed with the love you demonstrate to your husband, Justin and son, Boh. They are lucky men. Your words will make Boh very strong in the future.

6. Winter, I am so glad you came to my 10th year birthday in Regina. It meant so much to me.

5. Winter, I am so glad you choose Justin to be your husband. He is so perfect for you.

4. Winter, thank you for arranging the newspaper article in the Leaderpost ... "Dad Comes Through". I can't tell you how I felt; it was wonderful. The words in the newspaper article filled me full of pride and self-esteem. I felt like I was forgiven for the broken promises of my drinking days.

3. Winter, I love doing work for you in your house. I love hearing ..."Thank you Dad" when I leave for home. You really mean it! I know in my heart that truly appreciate my help and don't take me for granted.

2. Winter, thank you for allowing me to walk you down the isle at your wedding and giving you away to Justin. I dreamt of that day since December 11, 1978.

1. Winter-Binter, I love you because you are my one and only daughter. You make me so proud to be your Dad!