We both sacrificed a lot for our child, but he never knew that growing up because we made sure he was never without. We always focused on doing what we had to do to provide for our little family, for us that meant working hard, we've both worked since our teenage years to make sure he never had to do without. When we were younger times were hard and it took it's toll on us but we have persevered.
My memories of my sons’ childhood include fishing trips at Toledo bend, lots and lots of trips to Astroworld, that was his favorite place when he was a kid. I never really liked being on the water and I certainly was never a fan of roller coasters but those trips weren't about me they were for him and his enjoyment. Because he is an only child we usually let him bring a friend along to pal around with, later when he got to be closer to graduating high school his girlfriend usually tagged along with us.
His High School years brought a new sporting event for us to attend and we really enjoyed his pole vaulting years and we even loved hauling him to where ever the Meets happen to be, the best feeling was when he would ride the team bus to Meets and we would drive to meet them after I got off work because you could see him scanning the crowd looking for us. I could always tell when he spotted us because of the smile on his face, he would quickly regain his cool and try not to wave, but after a really good jump he would look to us for the thumbs-up and then he couldn't hide his smile anymore.
I miss those days but am so proud of him. He has become a hard working, loving young man. I wouldn’t change him for the world. I would do it all again and I have no regrets.
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