Their Guide

My firstborn child - my beautiful son - my forever ride or die...
Those midnight chats that made us laugh when we felt like we could cry…
Inside out he knows my heart…my secrets, thoughts and dreams -
But lately his contagious laugh has been heard much less it seems. 
His nose is pushed against that stone - the bills are all on him. 
He balances everything alone, working doubly hard to win.
Yet he always seems to find the time to call us from the blue
To say things like "I love you Mom" and "Mom, I miss you, too."
We've had our ups and downs of course, but we've put all that aside. 
All I feel when I look at my son is incredible love and pride. 
A single dad of four beautiful kids, with three still living at home, 
He refuses to see how amazing he is with the resilience that he's shown.
He often says “I'm just a Dad, simply doing what Dads should do.”
He refuses to listen to compliments, even though every statement is true.
He’s my very best friend, and I turn to him for knowledge, comfort and strength. 
And whatever he needs, if it's in my power, I'll go to any length 
To help my son. Even though he's grown, his  shoulders sustain so much weight,
He’s pushing through heartaches most couldn’t survive, yet he refuses to harbor hate.
His heart is so gentle, yet he over-thinks, and finds it difficult to sleep...
Searching for reasons why some find it easy to slash through his kids’ hearts so deep. 
He does more than expected, but will never believe that he's doing all that he can 
To raise his four children and show them such love and hope that they all understand
That life throws us curve balls. But we all must adjust.   As they grow, they will learn and decide
Which paths to take. What corners to turn. Whose morals and laws to abide.
Four beautiful kids. The loves of his life. Every thought centered on them.
I wish he could see the man that I know. Their father. Their teacher. Their friend. 
He’s not perfect – no one is! No one does everything right. 
But he’s GOT this Dad thing! They’ll all turn out great. Because of his Guiding Light!
Sleep well, my Sweet Boy. Lay your weary head down. Rest the entire night through. 
Find comfort and peace in loving your kids. And KNOW all they need now -- is YOU!

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