Brig, Reidar & Soren

Letter to my Boys:

Dear Brig, Soren & Reidar,

Your future holds many great opportunities, beginning at a university, a career, traveling the world, a marriage. Endless opportunity – never stop dreaming! You are strong. And the restoration of trust, honor and integrity is essential for your success, for making those dreams come true.

I cannot wait for the day of your freedom, and the beauty and awe of the world will befall you.

I love you. I love you forever. Papa.

Letter to Lise-Anne

Dear Lise-Anne:

I will forgive you- absolutely. We have children to raise together. They matter above everything else. No matter how badly you treat me, I will take it all and forgive your crimes to protect our wonderful boys.

There is redemption ahead. I promise you.

To Infinity and Beyond.

Papa – Daddy – Father – Poppie

As Fathers, we need to be involved in our children’s lives not just when it’s easy –
but when it’s difficult and thankless.
That’s when they need us the most.”

Barack Obama

Fathers are teachers and coaches, they are mentors and role models. They push us towards greatness. They believe in us when nobody else does. They are there for us when we fail. They are the ones who help us to get back on our feet.

Every child should have such a rock in their life — a Dad.

He is the one you can trust because he will always tell you the Truth, even if it will hurt at first. He is the one who will stand up and defend you, at all costs. Somebody you know who loves you so much, that he’d literally give his arm for you.
Somebody you know that you are in his heart,
and somebody you know is your armor,

He is the one who will believe you when no one else does.

Tell your own father you love him. Embrace him. Honor your bond.