My daughter Ekko
I guess I’ve been away for too long. Thought this blog would keep me glued to the old computer but I haven’t written anything in almost two years…
Strange how time passes. The summer of 2006 has been an eventful summer… My daughter Ekko was born on July 25th. She is one of the driving forces which have brought me back to this blog. Many people from all walks of life have often said that having a child changes you. It is to be expected I suppose. A new life has begun to be intertwined with mine. I will now have the pleasure and pride to hold in my arms a newly created life. A life created out of love. A life created out of hope. A wanted and desired life.
Ekko is so small, so innocent. When she sleeps, I wonder what it is she could be dreaming about. She hasn’t experienced anything yet. And, believe me, I know she’s dreaming. After a while, she raises her little arms, she sighs or girgles some unrepeatable sound… I can spend hours watching her, guessing her, imagining what and who she will become…
Yes, life is now very different. I’d always been somewhat happy-go-lucky with not many cares in the world. My motto used to be: hey, you only live once… I would rather spend my hard earned cash on a good meal in a restaurant, a concert by a soon to be forgotten band or a quick two hundred mile trip to have a cup of coffee in another city… I had no time or wants. Material possessions were for losers who were too stupid to realize they couldn’t take them along to the here after when their numbers came up… Investments? What the heck for? The world seemed like one crazy place headed for a cosmic loony bin. My future? Who cared?
Now, I have someone else’s future to think about. I want to be around for a few extra years to see this little lady grow up and become what destiny will have her become. This little person deserves the best and, by Jove, she will get the best. Gone are those care-free days. My own health has started to matter to me. My own future has now become a personal focal point as it will have an impounding effect on my daughter’s.
Ekko is now three weeks old, as of this past Tuesday. She is all I think about during the day. Upon arriving to the office in the morning, I already have thoughts of seeing her in the evening. Daddy’s little girl, my wife says… You got that right!
I don’t know when I will post another blog. Hopefully, it will not be in two years. Don’t even know if anyone reads my rantings and my thoughts but it sure feels great writing them down…
And to all, a good night.
Strange how time passes. The summer of 2006 has been an eventful summer… My daughter Ekko was born on July 25th. She is one of the driving forces which have brought me back to this blog. Many people from all walks of life have often said that having a child changes you. It is to be expected I suppose. A new life has begun to be intertwined with mine. I will now have the pleasure and pride to hold in my arms a newly created life. A life created out of love. A life created out of hope. A wanted and desired life.
Ekko is so small, so innocent. When she sleeps, I wonder what it is she could be dreaming about. She hasn’t experienced anything yet. And, believe me, I know she’s dreaming. After a while, she raises her little arms, she sighs or girgles some unrepeatable sound… I can spend hours watching her, guessing her, imagining what and who she will become…
Yes, life is now very different. I’d always been somewhat happy-go-lucky with not many cares in the world. My motto used to be: hey, you only live once… I would rather spend my hard earned cash on a good meal in a restaurant, a concert by a soon to be forgotten band or a quick two hundred mile trip to have a cup of coffee in another city… I had no time or wants. Material possessions were for losers who were too stupid to realize they couldn’t take them along to the here after when their numbers came up… Investments? What the heck for? The world seemed like one crazy place headed for a cosmic loony bin. My future? Who cared?
Now, I have someone else’s future to think about. I want to be around for a few extra years to see this little lady grow up and become what destiny will have her become. This little person deserves the best and, by Jove, she will get the best. Gone are those care-free days. My own health has started to matter to me. My own future has now become a personal focal point as it will have an impounding effect on my daughter’s.
Ekko is now three weeks old, as of this past Tuesday. She is all I think about during the day. Upon arriving to the office in the morning, I already have thoughts of seeing her in the evening. Daddy’s little girl, my wife says… You got that right!
I don’t know when I will post another blog. Hopefully, it will not be in two years. Don’t even know if anyone reads my rantings and my thoughts but it sure feels great writing them down…
And to all, a good night.
posted by Alain Bertrand at 1:28 PM
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