A couple of weeks ago, Daley treated me to a photography class up north for the day. We stopped for Starbucks on the way up……because he knows how much I love hot chocolate…..and how he can’t function without coffee in the morning…..then a fabulous lunch…….onto an afternoon with one of the greats in photography……and dinner. I had such a great day……I love spending time with him…..which is rare nowadays……but I take what I can get. He spoils me……and I confess that I ABSOLUTELY love it:) Thank you Dale, for loving me……for making me a priority in your life when you are so busy already…..for encouraging me in my writing and photography……for believing that I can do anything…….for putting up with me……for your grace as I have had to process through letting you go and watch you become a man (which still freaks me out…..just a little:))……..but, especially, for being my friend….I adore you!
Special thanks to my Robbie for letting me get away for the day and holding down the fort……and a big thanks to Jules for spending the day with us and letting Daley drive us around in your fabulous car:)
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February 6, 2009 at 4:20 pm
shan
i love your relationship with him…i hope that my kids are this close to me when they grow up. you’re a fab. mom.
February 7, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Julie
Dear Daley’s mom
I’m an on-line friend of Daley’s, but I wanted to compliment you on what a great job you have done of raising him, especially in his father’s absence. I know it must not have been easy, but you both definitely came out on top.
I absolutely love his work and as I’ve told him, he has this God-given gift to capture the world as it should be, as it was meant to be. Not only is he a gifted artist, but it is evident that he is a true man of God, seeking after His Heavenly father’s heart, which is what really matters in the end.
You have so much of which to be proud. I look forward to reading your blog as well. Sincerely Yours, Julie
February 9, 2009 at 4:43 am
lauren
I recently got to spend some time with your Dale, as well…and I wanted to let you know, you did a good job…I’ve never had a more generous friend, with his resources and his spirit…and I miss him, very much
And I miss his sweet mom, too!!!
February 17, 2009 at 1:49 am
Robin
This post made me tear up, seriously.
I, for one, am thankful for the son you have raised. He has taught me to see my God and this life with broader lenses, and he has inspired me to love wider. In our differences, we have a unique and fun relationship.
He is a good-hearted man.
Good job, Mom.
April 9, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Pearmama
I can’t wait to experience a relationship that like that with one of my sons. I mean, I *can* wait…but I think of what a huge blessing it will be to sit down with one of my sons and enjoy his company as a young man.
May 21, 2009 at 2:41 am
Steven
I only hope my children and I have the wonderful relationship you and Daley have. It is truly amazing.