And while I didn't pick him up hitchhiking, I guess I do bear some responsibility for him being in my life. I didn't need to ask his name, but let me tell you what else I know about him.
He is extremely well spoken, and articulates his thoughts well.
He has issues with drugs and alcohol.
He lost his drivers license years ago.
He has 2 children who he sees semi-regularly.
He has proven to be a gifted personal trainer who's services I once used.
He has had ongoing brushes with the law since he was a teenager, and has spent time in jail.
He once told me that he has to think before telling the truth.
He does not support his children.
He is known to more collection agencies than you can count.
He is capable of keen insights, and was my greatest ally when I was dealing with his brothers addiction.
He has not held a steady job for several years.
He moves from place to place, rarely maintaining the same address for 6 months.
He has from time to time sought help for mental health issues.
He has the most amazing blue eyes you can imagine.
His name is Peter, and today he is 36 years old. Happy birthday son!
And while I have avoided talking about this great sadness in my life I decided it was time. I'm doing so just for me of course. And I think the reason it is such a sadness is because I believe without reservation in the potential of this son of mine. He truly is intelligent, resourceful and capable of great kindness. I know, because I've seen it. Maybe one day I'll have him back....
6 km trail run
"The sooner we can understand and teach our children that the homeless or the poor or the destitute or the mentally ill or the drug users are us; that they are our mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, our friends, our family, our neighbours - that it's not us and a group of "them" - the sooner we can empathize, the sooner we can enact policy that helps all of us and that makes this world a better place."---Michael W Rooyakkers
He is extremely well spoken, and articulates his thoughts well.
He has issues with drugs and alcohol.
He lost his drivers license years ago.
He has 2 children who he sees semi-regularly.
He has proven to be a gifted personal trainer who's services I once used.
He has had ongoing brushes with the law since he was a teenager, and has spent time in jail.
He once told me that he has to think before telling the truth.
He does not support his children.
He is known to more collection agencies than you can count.
He is capable of keen insights, and was my greatest ally when I was dealing with his brothers addiction.
He has not held a steady job for several years.
He moves from place to place, rarely maintaining the same address for 6 months.
He has from time to time sought help for mental health issues.
He has the most amazing blue eyes you can imagine.
His name is Peter, and today he is 36 years old. Happy birthday son!
And while I have avoided talking about this great sadness in my life I decided it was time. I'm doing so just for me of course. And I think the reason it is such a sadness is because I believe without reservation in the potential of this son of mine. He truly is intelligent, resourceful and capable of great kindness. I know, because I've seen it. Maybe one day I'll have him back....
6 km trail run
"The sooner we can understand and teach our children that the homeless or the poor or the destitute or the mentally ill or the drug users are us; that they are our mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, our friends, our family, our neighbours - that it's not us and a group of "them" - the sooner we can empathize, the sooner we can enact policy that helps all of us and that makes this world a better place."---Michael W Rooyakkers
"It will all be okay in the end. If it's not okay it's not the end yet...."---Elly Lambert
Love
Peter
Four amazing sons, each living their life, making their choices; "becoming"....
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