Started 7/18/16
I am totally counting the call I had with my dad on Father's day for this quarter's call. No, wait. I can't do that because it was in June which is technically the second quarter of the year. Fine I will schedule him for September. Maybe between now and then I can think of something to chat about other than BBC shows. I always think our conversation is going to be just awful and it usually turns out quite pleasant after we get past the "What are you call for?" question and the realization that it is Father's Day or Christmas. Hey, it's not like I'm getting a call on my birthday with a "hey, kiddo, how's it going?" I'm not bitter. Nope. I just don't have a steady relationship with my dad and thus don't have a lot of verbal connections to make with him. September may be challenging. He is scheduled for a call every three months from here to eternity. Bring it on!
9/23/16 I looked just the other day when my next call with my dad is and I can't remember, but I need to look over the list of movies before I call. That way I will have a few things to talk about with him. I am sneaky.
11/28/16 Just see above with my brother. Rinse and repeat.
2/12/17 My Dad called me on Friday or Thursday and I have to say it freaked me out a little. He never calls, or at least I can't remember the last time he did. I tried to call him back, but had to leave messages. Still not sure what he wanted. Does this non-conversation count? I know it doesn't. I'm just seeing what I can get away with.
8/24/17 Saw my dad the other day and it may be the last time I see him, well...forever. He is moving to the Philippines and may not return. He has a 48 year old girlfriend and I say more power to ya. Enjoy your twilight year. The fact that he will be out of the country will have very little bearing on our relationship because it is minimalistic anyway. I did enjoy seeing him. Wish him the best.
10/22/17 My dad actually opened up a Facebook account not long ago and I messaged him today just to see if he would actually respond and he did. I was surprised. He said he was having surgery tomorrow. Actually, I am not sure if I replied to that. I should check. OK, now I know why I didn't reply because I have no idea how to do it. Makes me feel like a looney toons. I will have to ask Jeremy if he see something I am doing wrong. Crazy!
1/1/18 Well, Dad has moved to the Philippines and making phone calls just isn't realistic. He seems happy and has sent pictures to Bryan who passes them on to me. I have sent him several messages via Facebook and he has actually gotten back to me rather quickly so I am going to continue that method of communication for now.
3/24/18 For an interesting change of pace, my father has started calling me. He moves to the Philippines and I talk to him more. That just seems odd. He even wished Jeremy a happy birthday via Facebook. Not sure what is going on, but I'll take it. I've also become Facebook friends with my Aunt Annie and my cousin Amber who is an artist and drew the picture of David and I that my dad gave me a while back. A very thoughtful and treasured gift. Dad has also been very pleasant and talkative on the phone when we have talked. He sounds happy. I'm glad for him. No reason to live your days out being bitter and unhappy.
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