New to this Community seeking advice

[JR09]

Carlos,

I know what you mean about letting your son go. It's tough, no doubt about it. Watching my boys drive away after my 2 weeks with them was tougher than a midnight combat foot patrol in the slums of Baghdad. Just ripped me apart emotionally. I just did my best to stay composed while saying goodbye, then I let it all out once the van turned the corner. Even my boys knew a couple of days before that it would all soon be over.

We decided to enjoy our last days together and make as many memories as possible. We had a blast. I don't know when I'll see the boys again. Maybe for Labor Day or sometime in OCT. No idea yet. In any case, the boys are actually quite aware of the situation between my W and I. I have never spoken ill of my W, and never will because I still love her so much. I told the boys how much I love Mom, and that I'm working on being a better person while Mom is thinking things through in her mind. I don't know if I explained it correctly.

In any case Carlos, no one can ever tell us, you and I, that we are average Dads because I know we are great Dads.
The Boys and your son know it. Just ENJOY THE MOMENT and make memories, laugh and take lots of pictures. I guess marriages may not last a lifetime...but memories DO.

Take care my friend.

JR