tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18330500.post2749727566499913322..comments2024-03-12T10:15:07.995-05:00Comments on What's Up With The Wheelers: Dreaming WideUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18330500.post-87238526640067490142017-05-26T17:18:01.237-05:002017-05-26T17:18:01.237-05:00A relevant excerpt from a note I wrote to you (Kar...A relevant excerpt from a note I wrote to you (Kara) before your LDS mission:<br /><br />" ... as our first born, Kara … to us you were as new, and non-routine, and special, and singular, and captivating as any baby who has ever been born on this earth. The wonderful aspect of this is that although I was blessed to really love you from before the day you were born, my love and admiration for your best self has steadily grown ever since. So, it is without reservation that I humbly and sincerely say that you have consistently met or exceeded my fondest and noblest dreams and unspoken expectations.… (I hope you recognize that this admission from a no-nonsense, demanding, cantankerous law professor type Dad is really a compliment). <br /><br />In order to avoid placing you in an unfair, pressured, or comparative position, I’ve attempted to keep these expectations and thoughts private. However, I suspect you always knew that I expect you to do and be your best. I merely wish for you to be happy and live a life of usefulness and service…" <br /><br />If it helps, I still feel the same way about you and your dreams in 2017. Thanks for a thoughtful post -- you made me cry, a good and thankful cry. Keep Smiling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com