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January 2020 - Reflection

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1/22/2020 01:27:00 pm

It happened when I was a kid.

I woke up from a nightmare one night. I felt a little insecure in the dark and went to my parent's room to see if they were awake.

I sometimes felt scared at night as a little kid and I would stand at my parents' bedroom door just to hear them breath. The steady sound of their slow deep-sleep breathing soothed me.

That night, as I approached their room, I noticed that my dad's studio light was on.

I tiptoed up the stairs and peeked into the door.

Only my dad's desk lamp was on and the room was bathed in a warm light.

He was hunched over with his elbows on the board and his face resting in his hands.

I didn't want to disturb him, so I just stood and watched.

It was only minutes, but it felt like hours.

His radio was on softly. The Mama's and the Papa's were singing California Dreamin'.

I have always loved the opening that song.

Finally I cleared my throat.

My dad looked up.

"Oh, hi Trev," he said, extending his arms toward me. "How's it going my boy?"

"You okay?" I asked, as he wrapped his arms around me.

"Rough day. Lot on my mind."

I knew that we were struggling financially and my dad was desperately trying to make a living as an artist. It really hurt him that he could not support us like he wanted to.

"Is it money?" I asked.

"Among other things," he said. "You couldn't sleep either, huh?"

"Yeah," I said, snuggling into his chest.

I felt safe and secure wrapped in his arms.

"Can I help?" I asked, leaning back and looking into his kind but tired eyes.

I was saving for my very first guitar and had a jar full of money.

I would happily have given him every cent.

" Yeah you can help," he said, softly.

"How?" I asked.

"C'mere and hold me." He said, putting his arms around me again.
"Just give me a big hug. That will really help."

He had tears in his eyes.

I held my dad for the longest time.

Nirali Patel

1/23/2020 09:09:05 am

The most memorable in my life has been getting my puppy, Charlie. Being afraid of dogs my whole life to absolutely going crazy over him has definitely changed me!

Alex Bryant link

2/11/2020 11:23:18 am

I would have to say the most memorable moment of my life is the time when I received a full-ride scholarship to continue my education to obtain a BFA degree in Graphic Design.

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