by Michael Plante

It couldn’t have been an easy choice walking away from your wife and children. To drown your memories in alcohol every night while the family you left behind struggled to put food on the table. But it’s alright, we made it without you. It took some time but we all ended up okay. Your children, despite their difference of opinion, have formed a respect for each other. Your wife, who had encountered years of struggles came to understand what love is. Her greatest achievement was raising 3 children into strong willed, independent adults who never backed down from a fight. It wasn’t always easy, but then again, life isn’t about being easy, its about being prepared for the hard times to come. She did a good job in your absence.

So if you’re up there somewhere wondering how we’re doing, we’re doing okay. We made it without you. Those nights you drank away paid off. When your wife got sick 3 tough children showed up to take care of her, tend to her needs and make sure she was safe. We did a good job because she did a good job. So I think you’ll understand when I say, Happy Father’s Day Mom!

p.s.
I hold no regrets or resentments.

Love
Michael