When my son was born, I was in Saskatoon working for the company's Corrosion Control department, doing a cathodic protection survey in the snow. I was in Prince Albert and drove through a snow storm to get back to the City Hospital to see what was happening with my "A". I called the hospital to see what was happening and talked to "A". She was crying with happiness; she said to come a see her and my son! What a surprise; I was so happy. To celebrate, I bought and smuggled a Bic Mac into the hospital for "A".
Since that wonderful day on November 6, 1980, my son has been the love of my life and he has given me many gifts and opportunities to practised being a Dad.
Here is my Top Ten Gratitude List for my son:
10. Harvey Son ... When I found out I had cancer on March 12, 2007. I asked you to come over and be with me on March 13, because I didn't want to be alone. You were at my side in a heartbeat. I will forever be grateful for that day!
9. Harvey Son ... I was so very touched on my 9th Birthday when you made a special effort to make sure I attended the 5:25 meeting. I still remember the phone call. I was in the garage in Regina when you called asking were I was. At the meeting and realizing that you bought donuts "especially" for this meeting to celebrate my 9th year of sobriety was a magical moment form me. When I you shared and cried, I was so proud; it gave me goosebumps. And still does!
8. Harvey Son ... I was so proud when you completed your GED and SIAST Welding Training.
7. Harvey Son ... I so glad I was able to move to Nova Scotia from 2005 to 2007. I am proud to say I have a grandson and granddaughter who are called Bluenosers!
6. Harvey Son ... I was so proud when Sam told me ... "He's a hard working man and I can count on him!"
5. Harvey Son ... Thank you for making me a Gido!
4. Harvey Son ... I was so proud to see you cry at Gido's funeral. You are a write wonderful poems and the one for your Gido is one of your best! I admired your courage when you and Winter spoke at Gido's funeral.
3. Harvey Son ... I loved going on the ski trip with you in 2002! I smile every time I think about the day we spent together.
2. Harvey Son ... You are diamond in the rough! I am convinced you are one of the smartest people in our family.
1. Harvey Son ... "Hugs no matter what" - This is what I am most proud of. We always seem to manage a hug for each other no matter were we are. Hugging at a construction site is special!
Harvey Son ... ILY2M and I hope you know that!
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