Post by Admin: Scott on Nov 3, 2015 9:03:18 GMT -5
Dear Mackenzie,
I’m not sure if you remember me. We met over a month ago back stage the first time your father took you to an arena. You were lost, your arms full with treats, looking for the room that your dad told you to wait in until he could come get you. I introduced myself, but you were reluctant to talk to me because your mom had taught you not to talk to strangers. You were such a bright girl.
I am sure over the last month, you have seen and heard some things about me that have left you very confused and apprehensive. Many things have happened over the last month that, as a child, you shouldn’t have to concern yourself with—a lot of adult things that wouldn’t make a lot of sense. I did want to write this to you, however, to explain one thing.
I have known your father for over a year and a half. During that time, he and I have had many, many differences. I have seen him make a lot of mistakes—a lot of mistakes—and make a lot of people angry. But that’s not why I am writing you.
I am writing you to make sure you know that, despite all of the mistakes your father has made, despite all of his faults and all of the people he has hurt, despite all of the negative things that I could say about him (and believe me, the list is quite extensive), the one thing that I have observed over the last two months is that your father loves you, infinitely and unconditionally. Your father would go to war over you, and would lay himself down for you. While your father may not be around for a while, know that the reason for that is that he needed to take a time out so he could learn to be better; also know that before meeting you, he would never have had any desire to get better. It is only because of you that your father has made the decision that he wants to change. For your father, this is no small task. To everyone that knows your father, the prospect of him changing was considered an impossibility. You, by just being you, by just being everything that matters to your father, have accomplished the impossible. Be proud of your father. He is proud of you.
I’m not sure if you remember me. We met over a month ago back stage the first time your father took you to an arena. You were lost, your arms full with treats, looking for the room that your dad told you to wait in until he could come get you. I introduced myself, but you were reluctant to talk to me because your mom had taught you not to talk to strangers. You were such a bright girl.
I am sure over the last month, you have seen and heard some things about me that have left you very confused and apprehensive. Many things have happened over the last month that, as a child, you shouldn’t have to concern yourself with—a lot of adult things that wouldn’t make a lot of sense. I did want to write this to you, however, to explain one thing.
I have known your father for over a year and a half. During that time, he and I have had many, many differences. I have seen him make a lot of mistakes—a lot of mistakes—and make a lot of people angry. But that’s not why I am writing you.
I am writing you to make sure you know that, despite all of the mistakes your father has made, despite all of his faults and all of the people he has hurt, despite all of the negative things that I could say about him (and believe me, the list is quite extensive), the one thing that I have observed over the last two months is that your father loves you, infinitely and unconditionally. Your father would go to war over you, and would lay himself down for you. While your father may not be around for a while, know that the reason for that is that he needed to take a time out so he could learn to be better; also know that before meeting you, he would never have had any desire to get better. It is only because of you that your father has made the decision that he wants to change. For your father, this is no small task. To everyone that knows your father, the prospect of him changing was considered an impossibility. You, by just being you, by just being everything that matters to your father, have accomplished the impossible. Be proud of your father. He is proud of you.
