Hey, kids, it’s Dad. Today is a very special Day. Today is Flag Day AND the Birthday of Grandpa Clifford. Well, there’s more!! It’s also the birthday of my sweetheart Becky.
Happy Birthday, Becky!
Those who know her personally will find none of this as a newsflash, but for those who have not, let me explain. Becky is simply amazing. She has so many characteristics that make her remarkable.
Kids, I love Becky so much. We All need to be more like Becky!
Hey, kids, it’s Dad. Today I want to talk about my good friend John and the things I have learned as he dealt with a personal tragedy in his life. John just lost his dear mother to cancer and I’m lucky enough to have been in his circle of friends to be there along with his journey. John is one of the funniest people I know but this week I saw a different side of him. I saw pain, I saw sadness and I saw tears. I saw a side of him I have never seen in the past 25+ years. Sometimes even the funniest of people cry and you need to know how to handle that. It caught me off guard at first, and I’m thankful I was there. There to help comfort and help maybe be some relief from a super painful moment. No one is ever prepared for the loss of a loved one.
John thank you. Thank you for allowing me in the circle and for showing me a different side of you.
Kids – we all need to be a little more like John. This world needs more people like John in it!
Hey, kids, it’s Dad. Today I want to talk about what we can all learn from the people around us and especially Uber drivers. So here are some things I have learned about my recent interactions with Uber drivers!
Hey, kids, it’s Dad. Today is an awesome day at the Clifford’s. Tommy graduates from high school! What an amazing event!
I could not be prouder of you and your accomplishments. You have followed in the footsteps of your 2 big sisters. Each of you shines in your own personal way. Watching this growth has been a pleasure.
Tommy, Today is all about you! Bask in the glory…
I LOVE YOU!
Hey, kids, it’s Dad. today is a sad day in the Clifford family far and wide. Thursday morning I got word that Uncle Gerry Clifford passed away in his sleep.
I’m still in shock a little. Stunned and sad for the family. I’m sad for my father but in this time of turmoil and sadness. Dad just rocks my works with one simple message about his Brother.
“We never said an angry word to each other. I have no regrets about anything I ever said or did to my brother, so I feel okay”
And that stuck with me. How awesome is that to say about a sibling.
The Clifford kids are so lucky! I can’t recall ever saying a cross word to any of my siblings. I think I can say the same about Madeline, Clara, and Tommy. I don’t recall them ever having any fights or disagreements.
We have a lot to learn from Grandpa Clifford.
My love goes out to the whole Clifford Family, especially Aunt Jane, Cousins Peter Billy, and Danny!
RIP Uncle Gerry, Till we meet again!