Work and Family

It’s funny, I lost my dad almost 2 years ago, but as soon as I heard some news at work yesterday, I immediately thought of him. He was always the first person I called when big work news hit, and this news I felt the need to tell him.

Our president is retiring. After 16 years, the last 5ish as president, he’s moving on to spend more time with his family. He’s sticking around till March, and his replacement has already been named. Dad always was asking about my job and life and everything. Whenever he saw a ad for my company in any magazine, he’d always bring it up… When I couldn’t get down to see him, he understood. The job sometimes comes first. But when I did, it was all the better.

The job is never more important than family, but the dynamic is different. Growing up, Mom only worked when we were older, and Dad was pretty much home by 6 everyday. I remember spending the occasional Saturday with him at the office. One year he had to spend 6 months in California… one or two weekends a month did he come home. That was never any fun.  But the large chunk of my life, both parents were actively part of my life.

Anyway, I just thought I’d share, because family. It’s a good thing, not funny ha ha, but funny how an unrelated individual can make me think of my Dad.