It's nice to hear your voice

Hi all, it’s been some time since I put pen to paper, but as I alluded to you before, doing this sort of thing is not easy for me. Coupled with my horrendous work schedule, the motivation was just not there.

However, last night was a very momentous occasion in my life, and I wanted to share it with anyone who would listen. Also, by doing this it might help me in some way going forward.

I Spoke To My Youngest Son For The First Time In Two And Half Years.

As most you know, I am in my second and final marriage. I must also add Radmila is the best wife I have ever had (I am often reminded). I digress. My first marriage yielded two beautiful sons for whom I am truly thankful.

For you to fully grasp the significance of this post I have to paint you a picture of my eldest son, and it may seem to you I am being immodest, but please bear with me because in this case I am not.

• He is, and always has been a b+ student
• He is currently in his second year at Ryerson University studying Aero Space Engineering. (Did not get that from me I can assure you)
• He is equally loyal and protective of his Mother, Radmila and Myself. It’s tough at times on him but still manages without offending any one of us.
• Any time we’ve had to visit his school, the superlatives never stopped. At times too good to be true.
• Kids love to be around him
• He is a part of a National Youth Group that meets twice yearly in different parts on Canada.

You get the picture.

My younger son on the other hand had difficulties from the time he was born. He had a full blood transfusion at the ripe age of three days old. He was severely jaundiced.

As a young child he was beautiful and loving, however there were signs that he was going to be a challenge.

The following is not intended for you to feel in any way sad for him. He is loved and cared for by everyone he encounters.

He has spent much of his education in specialized settings over the years; he has also received services from a variety of agencies over his life span.

The break up and subsequent divorce had a dramatic effect on him. (The split had absolutely nothing to do with him) He also had a hard time dealing with an over achieving brother and a very demanding mother who along with myself did not have true picture of what he was going through.

To be continued…