re: Poster who lost his young son about a year ago

Ted, I had no idea. Im so sorry, brother

Man. Here’s hug your way brother.

We lost my sister when she just turned 18. To this day, I pray to God I never face what you or my parents did.

So so sorry

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I couldn’t read the thread. My son passed away at 10 years old. I just can’t read threads like that. God bless that man and his family. It’s pure hell

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I can’t even fathom. God bless you and your family

Sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain yourself and stick have gone through.

My son just turned two and thoughts of losing him absolutely terrify me.

I will add you to the prayers I say for redstick.

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I'm very sorry as well. Hope y'all are finding some peace in life and making it ok.

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Thank you. There are good days and bad days. But I do know I’ll see my boy again and that helps

How long ago was this Ted? My son just turned 4 and I would have a hard time going on with my life if something happened to him. He's my heart and soul

Redstick he and his wife were of great comfort to me in my time of need.

I am blessed to call him friend



and ask him about helping me get out of the tub

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It's hard to explain the love of a parent for a child. It doesn't go away or lessen over time either. I'd gladly take a bullet for mine right now even though she's a shithead teenager who's mostly a pain in my arse.

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That whole perspective thing really makes sense when you have kids doesn't it!

I have an almost 5 year old and a recently turned 2 year old. It's like in the blink of an eye I went from being a new dad to now sitting here wondering how we don't have a baby in the house. Two things stick out to me. 1) I realize how old my parents are getting so quickly. I remember them at basically the age I am now. They aren't old, but they are grandparents and knowing how fast they went from parents of me as a teenager to grandparents of a 5 year old is crazy. Makes me realize how soon I will be in those shoes 2) Even on the days where my kids are causing absolute havoc, there is no better moment than seeing them first thing in the morning and putting them to sleep last thing at night. As a young dad trying to find his own way at times, I have to slow down and cherish all of these moments. Nothing better than the innocence of young kids.

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Nothing better than the innocence of young kids.

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Our youngest will be 14 on Thanksgiving Day. They don't stay young for very long. Enjoy it while you can.

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Enjoy it while you can.

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I always appreciate this comment, but also follow up on it. What would you do differently, knowing what you know? Feel like I have a good grasp on time and perspective and that really emphasizes how I interact with my kids, but interested to hear your thoughts.