In this Journal, I will attempt to strip away my protective veneer to view and communicate honestly what the truth is as I perceive it. My intent is to grow, for without an honest evaluation of the truth, how else can one fully absorb life's more difficult lessons and benefit by them. If I do this in secret, then I am still hiding behind a protective veneer, so it is being published online. If you find this Journal, you are welcome to read it and hopefully grow from it as well.



Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Keoni's 13th Birthday, 6/6/13

On Thursday evening, our family gathered at our son Kyle's and daughter in law Diane's home to celebrate Keoni's birthday, as he is now a teenager.

He is a remarkable young man, well behaved and deeply caring of his baby brother, 5 month old Ikaika, and he is a good student and an outstanding basketball player. I am proud to be his grandfather.

But he and I have never formed a close bond. After hugging and kissing his other grandfather, he just lightly touched me as I attempted to hug him, and he quickly pulled away.

As the adult, the responsibility to build a better relationship lies with me and I will continue to pursue it and with a positive attitude. But I understand how a 13 year old young man would rather play computer games and hang out with his buddies than spend time with me.

Dick
Posted by at Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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