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I have been extremely blessed to have been “at home” for the first six years of Joshua’s life. This next year will be tough on me, not being able to be there for the many thousands of individual experiences that Joshua will have in my absence. The year will also be tough on Joshua, not having his Dad around to interact and play with him, devote weekends to camping with him, referee his AYSO soccer games and practice soccer with him at the park, go hiking with him, play “rough” with him, and whatever else we might have done. Sheryl is beyond great as a mom, but even she (superwoman though she is) cannot fill a Dad’s shoes.

This is where you come in, Dads. If you know Sheryl and Joshua, if you have kids of your own, and you’re planning an activity in which you would be willing to include just one more (like fishing, camping, hiking, a day at the park, anything—even “run-of-the-mill activities—to include just hanging out), please give Sheryl a call and ask if Joshua could be your “guest son” for a short time. Sheryl’s not afraid to be proactive and ask if Joshua can tag along, but she can’t see your calendar, and doesn’t know when to call.

Thanks in advance, guys—and really, Joshua is a great kid, the best in the world (OK, I know I’m biased). And I know it will make a difference as Joshua develops into a man himself (he’s only six, I can’t believe I just wrote that).

Semper Fi, Jon G.