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so true...

I was looking up quotes for father's day and here's one I came across in my search:

"It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't."
-Barbara Kingsolver

I hope we get to watch Madalyn grow up and then later down the road watch her children as they grow up. Already it feels as though she's growing much too fast but I would much prefer that then the alternative.

For those of you struggling this Father's Day, I wish you peace and send you my love.

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