I Knew it Was Coming Someday..

..I just didn’t think it would be so soon.  I took my oldest to school today – his first day of second grade.  I parked big red (my truck) and got out.  I walked around to the passenger side to help Brandon out.  We started to walk across the street to access the school property.  It was about half way across the street when I reached out to grab my son’s hand as we walked.  For the first time, there was no welcoming hand – only a brush off.  I was shocked.  I had to ask but i knew the answer…”are you to old to hold your Dad’s hand?”

“I’m a big boy Dad” came right out of his mouth.  A tear welled in my eye.

Son, you are a big boy and I’m so proud of you.  And my hand will always be open and waiting for yours.

Love, DAD