Right From Wrong

Wow, Michael, you've penned an amazing piece. How liberating, to put on paper the disappointments of life and yet recognise that we don't have to let them drag us down. I felt sad for the tough times you endured, but glad to see the strength you summoned to become who you are now.

Thank you, Virginia.
I thought it was a good story to post for Father's day. I see I received a great many replies to it in my personal ezine. I'm getting to read those now.
Thank you for taking a moment to post a comment.
Mike

Michael, what a poignant story. It seems obvious that your troubled Dad reached a point where he was overwhelmed with guilt. You, his son, did the right thing in saving his life. I pray that you both will know the healing power of forgiveness and will rejoice together in love and peace when you meet again... Tom

Thank you, Tom. Sadly, dad was gone from this world before I learned to forgive.
In the next world, I'll be able to explain it to him.
Mike

Michael, Thanks for sharing this. Not all Dad's are the kind made like Hallmark greeting verses. My own dad was a controlling man whose love was very conditional and a master of verbal abuse. But he had many good qulaities, too, and I try to keep those foremost in my mind. I think a good many people had dads they would have liked to change, and maybe your story will help them realize they aren't alone. Well done.
Nancy

Thank you for sharing your story. Many of us have imperfect fathers. Sometimes it's difficult or impossible to forgive. The fact that you can is a testament to your character. BJ

As always, Nancy, I thank you for your wonderful and inspiring comments.
Mike

Thank you, BJ. Somehow I came out it OK.
Am I perfect dad? Not by a long shot, but I gave them all I could. It's up to them now.
Mike

Hi Mike,
Often healing comes from verbalizing our emotional pains, and freedom can come from forgiveness. You've experienced both in this fine piece of writing.
Sincerely,
Sandi in FL.