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| Disney World, February 2014 |
Jon doesn't get down very often. He handles his disease with amazing strength, humor and grace. Recently, however, he had a hard week. As it turns out, he wasn't worried about his discomfort and he isn't afraid of what is to come. Jon was sad about what he is missing out on as a dad.
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| Boundary Waters, 2013 |
Jon and I always knew we'd have a big family...and we also always knew that, while we loved our children at every age, we were really going to enjoy the teenage years. Because, seriously, teenagers are SO MUCH FUN. Which has proven to be true. Our teenagers are a good time.
And so, that week, Jon was feeling so sad about what he was missing out on with our boys. He's not playing basketball and passing along his pretty fantastic shooting skills. He's not in the boundary waters passing along his love of the outdoors. He's not on the golf course teaching them that all it takes is one good shot to keep you coming back for more.
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| There are few things more attractive than a man in a pink apron, doing the dishes! |
He's not in the kitchen passing along his incredible work ethic, as Jon always understood that he was just as responsible for our home and family as I was. Rarely did I have to do the dishes. Nor is he passing along his love of cooking and of good food... Thankfully he did that before ALS. All of our kids are pretty proficient in the kitchen thanks to Jon!
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| Jon teaching Bitsy how to swing in our kitchen, 2012 |
Jon is no longer on the dance floor teaching our girls to swing, or showing our boys the ropes for their current experiences with dances and girls.
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| Jon guiding Abby and Katie through a tough hike, 2012 |
Jon is sad sometimes about what he is missing out on, but I count the ALS experience for our children as one of the blessings of this disease. This is allowing Jon to pass on to his children the very best part of him. His love of people and his absolute drive to always love and care for everyone he came in contact with. Jon has always understood that God is love, and the best way to be a good Christian is to love the people around, and simply do everything you can to take care of them. It is truly a gift for him. Jon surely would have rather taught our children these lessons by example, rather than being the recipient, but they are learning them none the less.
Thank you so much, Anne, for posting this for all of us who need this now and then to bless us and keep us in mind of what an absolutely awesome man and father Jon is. Your family is amazing. Carol (Kerrie's Mom)
ReplyDeleteAnne, you have taught me so much about unconditional love, strong family values and believing a power greater than ourselves will see us through. God plays a big role in my life , but reading your blogs makes me feel there is always more I can do myself to uphold his live, forgiveness through prayer and trusting he will be by our side.,it's the selfish side of some including myself that I struggle with why, why your family, why Jon?? My heart truly hurts and am sad to say I don't dontvehatvto do but let go and let God.,easier said than done when it involves family. I pray for all of you and thank you for your uplifting words to help all of us. Love and hugs to all! XO
ReplyDeleteJon would have been very proud of Jacob 2016 high adventure in Canada. He worked so hard and pulled his weight. He even did the dishes in return for additional food rations.
ReplyDeleteJon would have been very proud of Jacob 2016 high adventure in Canada. He worked so hard and pulled his weight. He even did the dishes in return for additional food rations.
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